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hoarseness Synonyms

Another word for hoarseness

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• noun (Context 1)

The state or quality of having a rough, harsh, husky, or strained voice, often resulting from vocal strain, inflammation of the larynx, or a respiratory infection.

Usage Example

"Persistent huskiness lasting more than two weeks should be evaluated by an otolaryngologist."

Strongest
huskiness
raspiness
dysphonia
croakiness
Strong
harshness
roughness
scratchiness
gravelly
Weak
stridency

Opposites of hoarseness

The opposite of hoarseness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

mellifluousness
clearness
clarity
smoothness
See all opposites of hoarseness

• Nearby Words

hoarfrost
hoarse
hoarsely
hoarseness
hoatzin
hoax
hoaxer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hoarseness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hoarseness
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