HARSH as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • sharply disagreeable
   • rigorous
   Synonym(s)
   • abrasive (what does abrasive mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the harsh facts of court delays
   • an abrasive character
   Similar To
   • disagreeable (what does disagreeable mean?)
2. Meaning
   • used of circumstances (especially weather) that cause suffering
   Synonym(s)
   • brutal (what does brutal mean?)
   • cruel (what does cruel mean?)
   • rigorous (what does rigorous mean?)
   • unkind (what does unkind mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • brutal weather
   • northern winters can be cruel
   • a cruel world
   • a harsh climate
   • a rigorous climate
   • unkind winters
   Similar To
   • hard (what does hard mean?)
3. Meaning
   • severe
   Usage Example(s)
   • a harsh penalty
   Similar To
   • heavy (what does heavy mean?)
4. Meaning
   • extremely unkind or cruel
   Usage Example(s)
   • had harsh words
   • a harsh and unlovable old tyrant
   Similar To
   • unkind (what does unkind mean?)
5. Meaning
   • unpleasantly stern
   Synonym(s)
   • rough (what does rough mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus
   • the nomad life is rough and hazardous
   Similar To
   • unpleasant (what does unpleasant mean?)
6. Meaning
   • disagreeable to the senses
   Usage Example(s)
   • 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
   Similar To
   • unpleasant (what does unpleasant mean?)