harsh definition harsh meaning and harsh synonyms
adjective
| Meaning 1 | unpleasantly stern |
| Synonym | rough |
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| Usage | wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus the nomad life is rough and hazardous |
harsh definition harsh meaning and harsh synonyms
adjective
| Meaning 2 | disagreeable to the senses |
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| Usage | the harsh cry of a blue jay harsh cognac the harsh white light makes you screw up your eyes harsh irritating smoke filled the hallway |
harsh definition harsh meaning and harsh synonyms
adjective
| Meaning 3 | of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles |
| Synonym | coarse |
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| Usage | coarse meal coarse sand a coarse weave |
harsh definition harsh meaning and harsh synonyms
adjective
| Meaning 4 | unkind or cruel or uncivil |
| Synonym | rough |
| Antonym | |
| Usage | had harsh words a harsh and unlovable old tyrant a rough answer |
harsh definition harsh meaning and harsh synonyms
adjective
| Meaning 5 | severe |
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| Usage | a harsh penalty |
harsh definition harsh meaning and harsh synonyms
adjective
| Meaning 6 | sharply disagreeable; rigorous |
| Synonym | abrasive |
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| Usage | the harsh facts of court delays an abrasive character |
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