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hoarseness
/ˈhɔːsnəs/
rough, harsh voice quality
After shouting all day, his hoarseness made it hard to speak.
His voice became rough and difficult to understand due to overuse.
general
A rough, harsh, or strained quality of the voice, often caused by illness, overuse, or irritation.
The singer had to cancel the concert due to hoarseness.
The singer's voice was too rough and strained to perform.
His hoarseness was a sign of a severe cold.
The harshness in his voice indicated a serious illness.
Hoarseness can be temporary or chronic, depending on the cause.
Collocations
lose one's voiceto become hoarse due to overuse or illnesshoarse voicea rough, strained voice
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Common Causes
Hoarseness is often caused by vocal strain, colds, allergies, or acid reflux.
Gold Rule
Medical Advice
If hoarseness lasts more than two weeks, consult a doctor.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'hars' (harsh) + '-ness' (suffix denoting state or quality).
Usage Notes
Hoarseness is often temporary but can indicate underlying health issues if persistent.
Word Breakdown
hoarse
rough or harsh in sound
root-ness
state or quality of
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