Word Information

Harsh

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Definitions for Harsh

adjective
unpleasantly stern
Synonyms
Examples
  1. wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus
  2. the nomad life is rough and hazardous
adjective
unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses
Examples
  1. the harsh cry of a blue jay
  2. harsh cognac
  3. the harsh white light makes you screw up your eyes
  4. harsh irritating smoke filled the hallway
adjective
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
Synonyms
Examples
  1. coarse meal
  2. coarse sand
  3. a coarse weave
adjective
unkind or cruel or uncivil
Synonyms
Examples
  1. had harsh words
  2. a harsh and unlovable old tyrant
  3. a rough answer
adjective
severe
Examples
  1. a harsh penalty
adjective
sharply disagreeable
Synonyms
Examples
  1. rigorous
  2. the harsh facts of court delays
  3. an abrasive character

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