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Harsh

adjective

/hɑːrʃ/

Meaning

unpleasantly hard or rough in texture; cruel or severe

Unpleasantly rough or severe in sound, taste, conditions, or treatment.

The teacher gave harsh criticism about my work.

The teacher's harsh tone frightened the students.

harsh reality

severe, rough, cruel, stern, brutal

Entry 1

severe, rough, cruel, stern

Entry 2

severe, stern, rough, cruel, brutal

gentle, mild, soft, kind

Entry 1

gentle, mild, soft, kind

Entry 2

gentle, mild, soft

harsh weather, harsh words, harsh reality, harsh criticism, harsh conditions, harsh treatment

Entry 1

harsh weather, harsh words, harsh reality

Entry 2

harsh criticism, harsh reality, harsh conditions, harsh treatment

softened in sound, color, or effect; subdued

Having an electric charge opposite to that of an electron.

connected with God or a religion and considered holy or deserving respect

Aggressively active in a cause, sometimes using forceful methods.

showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles

Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.