A. Harshness
B. Flippancy
C. Stress
D. Consistency
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Harshness : the quality of being unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses.
Harshness : the quality of being unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses.
Flippancy : lack of respect or seriousness; frivolousness.
Stress : pressure or tension exerted on a material object.
Consistency : consistent behaviour or treatment.
Stridency : making or having a harsh sound.
Synonym of Stridency is Harshness