hoarse
adjective
having a vocal tone characterized by weakness of intensity and excessive breathiness; husky.
hoarseness
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a word derived from
hoarse.
Example Sentences
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This was why I’d been feeling so lightheaded, and it was the cause of my hoarseness.
From Slate ● Apr. 18, 2026
On March 13, he started getting a cough, sore throat and hoarseness, the WHO said.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 14, 2023
Although he still has some nasal congestion and hoarseness, his vital signs remain “absolutely normal,” wrote Dr. Kevin O’Connor.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 25, 2022
Hormones directly impact the voice, including pitch and the perception of roughness or hoarseness.
From Salon ● Mar. 7, 2022
Nestor fought his children off with a cane when they tried to lift him from his chair, and he cried with such a pitiful hoarseness that they finally left him in peace.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
