Definition Synonyms
Definition of harshness - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
behaviorseverity in behavior or attitude
- His harshness towards the team was uncalled for.
2.
disciplineexcessive strictness or sternness
- The teacher's harshness was feared by all students.
3.
acousticsunpleasantness of a sound to the ears
- The harshness of the alarm woke everyone up.
4.
textureRare roughness of a surface causing discomfortRare
- The harshness of the sandpaper was evident.
Expressions with harshness
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unwanted sounds and sensations in vehicles or machinery
Engineers work to reduce noise vibrations & harshness in cars.
Origin of harshness
Old English, hearsh (rough)
Terms with harshness included in their meaning
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gently
in a manner without strictness or harshness
sound
pleasant to listen to without harshness
harshness
be less harsh towards someone
impact reduction
act of reducing the impact or harshness of something
movement
uninterrupted, without harshness or jolts
level of harshness
intensity or seriousness of a situation or condition
behavior
harshness or strictness in behavior or attitude
metaphorical
softened to reduce impact or harshness
subdue
something losing harshness or becoming subdued
gentle
reducing harshness or severity
harshness
showing no mercy or compassion
communication
blunt in manner or speech to the point of ungracious harshness
harshness
harsh and unrelenting in effect
mature
food or drink losing harshness over time
proverb advice
express that kindness works better than harshness to persuade others
harshness
extremely harsh and severe
weather
harshness or severity of weather or conditions
behavior
harshness of manner
weather
harshness or severity of weather conditions
behavior
harshness or severity in manner or speech
behavior
harshness or severity in manner or speech
language
harshness in language or tone
behavior
harshness in the way one speaks or behaves
taste
harshness or sourness in taste
Examples of harshness in a sentence
Critics noted the harshness of the new regulations. The harshness of the new policy upset many employees. His harshness in grading left students disheartened. The harshness of the siren was unbearable. Musicians often try to reduce the harshness in recordings. The harshness of the fabric irritated her skin.
He felt the harshness of the concrete underfoot.
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- French:dureté, rudesse, ...
- German:Härte, Rauheit, ...
- Italian:severità, rigore, ...
- Spanish:severidad, rigor, ...
- Portuguese:severidade, rigidez, ...
- Chinese:严厉程度, 严苛程度, ...
- Japanese:厳しさ, 不快さ, ...
- Arabic:قَسْوَة, شِدَّة, ...
- Hebrew:קַשִּׁיחוּת, חוֹמְרָה, ...
- Russian:суровость, резкость, ...
- Ukrainian:суворість, жорсткість, ...
- Hindi:कठोरता, कर्कशता, ...
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