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Definition of harsh - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
sensory experienceunpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses
- The harsh sunlight made it difficult to see..
2.
severitysevere or cruel, not gentle
- The teacher's harsh punishment was criticized..
3.
sensationunpleasantly bright or hard
- The harsh light hurt my eyes.
4.
climatedifficult conditions for living
- The harsh winter made survival challenging.
5.
truthemphasizing unpleasant truths
- The harsh reality is that life is not fair.
Expressions with harsh
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severe or unkind in treatment or judgment
The teacher was harsh on the students' mistakes.
strong and often unpleasant truth
The movie gives a dose of harsh realism about life in the city.
unpleasant truth that must be faced
She had to face the harsh light of reality.
unpleasant sound causing discomfort or irritation
The harsh noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
rough, grating vocal quality
His harsh-voiced reply made the room go quiet.
natural weather conditions in a place that are very severe and difficult
The desert's harsh climate makes farming nearly impossible.
uncomfortable truths that are hard to accept
The harsh realities of climate change are becoming more evident each year.
accepts a rule even if it feels unfair or strict
The law is harsh, but it is the law, so we must obey.
spoil someone's good mood or annoy them
Don't harsh my mellow with bad news.
Origin of harsh
Old English, hærsce (rough)
Terms with harsh included in their meaning
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material
smooth and flexible not rough or harsh
noise
short harsh throat sound made when breathing
lenient
not strict or harsh
harsh conditions
severe or harsh in effect
behavior
in a rough or harsh manner
loud sound
emit a loud, harsh sound
sound
extremely loud and harsh
sound
make a loud harsh noise by striking together
harsh sound
make a sharp, harsh, squeaking sound
harsh sound
harsh, scraping or squeaking sound
transportation
harsh sound made by a car horn
sounds
loud harsh noise similar to a horn
outdoors
durable tent for harsh weather conditions
weather
wind coming from the north, often cold and harsh
behavior
physically harsh treatment of a person or object that may cause harm
sound
make a high-pitched, harsh noise
sound
loud harsh noise made by a bird or person
discipline
reprimand someone in a harsh manner
intensity
make something less intense or harsh
strict attitude
very strict or harsh towards someone or something
noise level
produce a very loud, harsh tone, often like a horn
sound
making a sharp, harsh noise when moved or pressed
animal sound
make a low, harsh sound like a frog
animal sound
harsh, deep sound made by a frog or a crow
Examples of harsh in a sentence
Her voice was harsh and grating. The harsh weather conditions made survival difficult. Her harsh words left him in tears. The harsh reality of the situation was undeniable. The desert's harsh conditions deter many travelers. Harsh climates require special survival skills.
Her harsh words made him rethink his choices. The harsh truth is that not everyone succeeds.
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- French:dur, sévère, ...
- German:hart, streng, ...
- Italian:duro, severo, ...
- Spanish:áspero, severo, ...
- Portuguese:áspero, severo, ...
- Chinese:刺耳的, 严厉的, ...
- Japanese:厳しい, 残酷な, ...
- Arabic:قَاسٍ, صارِم, ...
- Hebrew:צוֹרֵם, חָמוּר, ...
- Russian:резкий, суровый, ...
- Ukrainian:різкий, суворий, ...
- Hindi:तीखा, कठोर, ...
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