Noun
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harshness of manner
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the quality of being sharp and clear
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thinness of edge or fineness of point
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the quality of being keenly and painfully felt
"the sharpness of her loss"
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a strong odor or taste property
"the pungency of mustard"
"the sulfurous bite of garlic"
"the sharpness of strange spices"
"the raciness of the wine"
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the attribute of urgency in tone of voice
"his voice had an edge to it"
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a quick and penetrating intelligence
"he argued with great acuteness"
"I admired the keenness of his mind"