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harsh
adjective
sharply disagreeable; rigorous
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Pronunciation
hɑɹʃ
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adjective
sharply disagreeable; rigorous
“the harsh facts of court delays”
adjective
severe
“a harsh penalty”
adjective
unkind or cruel or uncivil
“had harsh words”
adjective
unpleasantly stern
“wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus”
adjective
unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses
“the harsh cry of a blue jay”
adjective
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
“coarse meal”
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Example Sentences
the harsh facts of court delays
an abrasive character
a harsh penalty
had harsh words
a harsh and unlovable old tyrant
a rough answer
wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus
the nomad life is rough and hazardous
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
coarse meal
coarse sand
a coarse weave
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