Harsh - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |hɑːrʃ|  American pronunciation of the word harsh
Brit.  |hɑːʃ|  British pronunciation of the word harsh

adjective

- unpleasantly stern (syn: rough)
wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus
- unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses
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
- unkind or cruel or uncivil (syn: rough)
had harsh words
a harsh and unlovable old tyrant
- severe
a harsh penalty
- sharply disagreeable; rigorous (syn: abrasive)
the harsh facts of court delays

Extra examples

The climate there is very harsh.

We've had an extremely harsh winter.

It's time for her to face the harsh realities of this situation.

The accident serves as a harsh reminder of the importance of wearing a seat belt.

The lighting in the room was very harsh.

The state has established harsh penalties for drug dealers.

She has been criticized for her harsh treatment of his students.

He was sentenced to a harsh prison term.

He had harsh words for his opponent.

She has faced some extremely harsh criticism.

He's too harsh with the children.

I was too harsh to him.

Maybe it seems harsh to say.

The hostages are being held in harsh conditions.

His theory met with harsh criticism from colleagues.

Word forms

adjective
comparative: harsher
superlative: harshest
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