harsh

adjective

ˈhärsh

: having a coarse uneven surface that is rough or unpleasant to the touch

granite stones harsh with lichen

Nancy Hale

: causing a disagreeable or painful sensory reaction : irritating

harsh colors

harsh lighting

her harsh high-pitched voice

The horseradish was too harsh for the children.

: overly intense or powerful

harsh chemicals

: physically discomforting

The climate there is very harsh.

a harsh winter

: unpleasant and difficult to accept or experience

the harsh realities of poverty

a harsh reminder of the importance of wearing a seat belt

: excessively critical or negative

had some harsh words for her opponent

a harsh critic

: unduly severe in making demands

harsh discipline

: lacking in aesthetic appeal or refinement : crude

a harsh and sometimes unpleasant book, barren of pretty touches

Brendan Gill

harshly adverb

harshness noun

Example Sentences

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 her students. He was sentenced to a harsh prison term. He had harsh words for his opponent. She has faced some extremely harsh criticism. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Even in his two immensely popular presidential thrillers written with Bill Clinton, Patterson has avoided any harsh criticism of the Very Stable Genius.

Ron Charles, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022 The disciplinary actions drew harsh criticism and nationwide attention.

Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Aug. 2022 Regional strongmen that once came under harsh criticism from the West appear to be back in favor.

Abbas Al Lawati, CNN, 24 Aug. 2022 Even when praising Styles for his character and talent, Wilde, 38, has been met with harsh criticism online.

Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2022 The 45-year-old actress says that while working on the 2000 film Coyote Ugly she was pressured to lose weight and subjected to harsh criticism from a costume designer and the makeup team.

Justine Browning, EW.com, 4 Aug. 2022 Arredondo – who has faced harsh criticism from state law enforcement, teachers, and the Uvalde community for his response to the shooting – was placed on unpaid administrative leave in June.

Paul Best, Fox News, 4 Aug. 2022 Salman's role in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi drew harsh criticism from then-candidate Biden of both the Saudis and Trump, who refused to blame Salman.

Rick Klein, ABC News, 15 July 2022 But harsh criticism by real-life Hollywood legends Jerry West and Kareem-Abdul Jabbar probably sealed its Emmy chances.

cleveland, 12 July 2022 See More

单词	harshness
释义	harsh adjective ˈhärsh 1 : having a coarse uneven surface that is rough or unpleasant to the touch granite stones harsh with lichen Nancy Hale 2 a : causing a disagreeable or painful sensory reaction : irritating harsh colors harsh lighting her harsh high-pitched voice The horseradish was too harsh for the children. : overly intense or powerful harsh chemicals b : physically discomforting The climate there is very harsh. a harsh winter : unpleasant and difficult to accept or experience the harsh realities of poverty a harsh reminder of the importance of wearing a seat belt 3 : excessively critical or negative had some harsh words for her opponent a harsh critic : unduly severe in making demands harsh discipline 4 : lacking in aesthetic appeal or refinement : crude a harsh and sometimes unpleasant book, barren of pretty touches Brendan Gill harshly adverb harshness noun Synonyms bitter brutal burdensome cruel excruciating grievous grim hard hardhanded heavy inhuman murderous onerous oppressive rough rugged searing severe stiff tough trying See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences 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 her students. He was sentenced to a harsh prison term. He had harsh words for his opponent. She has faced some extremely harsh criticism. See More Recent Examples on the Web Even in his two immensely popular presidential thrillers written with Bill Clinton, Patterson has avoided any harsh criticism of the Very Stable Genius. Ron Charles, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022 The disciplinary actions drew harsh criticism and nationwide attention. Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Aug. 2022 Regional strongmen that once came under harsh criticism from the West appear to be back in favor. Abbas Al Lawati, CNN, 24 Aug. 2022 Even when praising Styles for his character and talent, Wilde, 38, has been met with harsh criticism online. Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2022 The 45-year-old actress says that while working on the 2000 film Coyote Ugly she was pressured to lose weight and subjected to harsh criticism from a costume designer and the makeup team. Justine Browning, EW.com, 4 Aug. 2022 Arredondo – who has faced harsh criticism from state law enforcement, teachers, and the Uvalde community for his response to the shooting – was placed on unpaid administrative leave in June. Paul Best, Fox News, 4 Aug. 2022 Salman's role in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi drew harsh criticism from then-candidate Biden of both the Saudis and Trump, who refused to blame Salman. Rick Klein, ABC News, 15 July 2022 But harsh criticism by real-life Hollywood legends Jerry West and Kareem-Abdul Jabbar probably sealed its Emmy chances. cleveland, 12 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English harsk, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian harsk harsh First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition harsh adjective ˈhärsh harsher; harshest 1 : causing physical discomfort a harsh climate 2 : having an unpleasant or harmful effect often because of great force or intensity a harsh sound a harsh soap 3 : severe or cruel : not kind or lenient harsh punishment harshness noun 1 as in bitterness a harsh or sharp quality there was a harshness about her voice that made her an unlikely but surprisingly evocative singer of torch songs Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance bitterness roughness bite severity edge acerbity acridity acidity poignancy pungency sharpness acuteness poignance asperity acrimony spice severeness acridness tartness shrillness tang acrimoniousness acidness keenness virulence punch raucousness maliciousness ginger vitriol thorniness pointedness cattiness Antonyms & Near Antonyms softness gentleness mildness kindliness 2 as in severity the quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism) was surprised at the harshness of the choirmaster's criticism, since he was usually pretty easygoing Synonyms & Similar Words severity sternness rigidity strictness rigidness inflexibility hardness stringency exactingness rigorousness implacability gruffness callousness pitilessness dourness rigor obduracy hard-heartedness obdurateness obstinacy stubbornness steadfastness monasticism resolve asceticism firmness austereness austerity determination Antonyms & Near Antonyms gentleness tolerance softness flexibility tenderness mildness kindness indulgence patience laxness forbearance responsiveness willingness lenience compliance pliability pliancy See More
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harsh

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