Definitions

1. noun

A quality of being or state of having a somewhat harsh and unpleasant harshness, often referring to the sound or feeling of a dry, rough surface.

“The haskness of the old wooden floor was a testament to its age and neglect.”

2. noun

A type of rugged or harsh terrain, especially one with a lot of loose stones or pebbles.

“The hiker had to navigate through the dense forest and across the rough haskness of the mountain trail.”