Harsh Quality is a term used to describe a type of sound or behavior that is rough, abrasive, and unpleasant. The crossword solutions for this term are GRUFFNESS (9 letters), EDGE (4 letters), and STRIDENCE (9 letters). GRUFFNESS refers to a gruff or rough manner of speaking, while EDGE describes a sharpness or severity in tone. STRIDENCE is a more extreme version of harshness, referring to a loud, shrill, and piercing sound.