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   harsh

   /hɑːʃ/

   adjective

   • 1. unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses: "drenched in a harsh white neon light" Similar gratingjarringgrindingraspingraspystridentraucousbrassyjanglingmetallicear-piercingdiscordantdissonantdisagreeableunharmoniouscacophonousunmelodiousscreechingshrilltinnysqueakysquawkingroughcoarsegutturalhoarsegruffcroakycroakinggrowlygrowlingrare:stridulantglaringbrightdazzlingbrilliantloudflashygarishgaudyluridboldshowycrudevulgarOpposite softdulcetsubdued
   • 2. cruel or severe: "a time of harsh military discipline" Similar cruelseveresavagebarbarousdespoticdictatorialtyrannicaltyrannousruthlessmercilesspitilessrelentlessunrelentinghardstrictintolerantilliberalhard-heartedheartlessunkindinhumaninhumaneunfeelingunsympatheticunmercifulunpityingrare:suppressiveseverestringentfirmausterepunitivedraconianstiffcruelbrutalhardsternrigidrigorousgrimuncompromisinginflexibleausteregrimspartanhardroughseverecomfortlessinhospitablestarkbleakdesolatebarrenbitterwildOpposite enlightenedkindlenientcomfortable
   • ▪ (of a climate or conditions) difficult to survive in; hostile: "the harsh environment of the desert" Similar hardseverecoldbitterbitterly coldbleakfreezingicyicy-coldarcticpolarSiberianglacialextremenastyinformal:BalticOpposite balmy
   • ▪ (of reality or a fact) grim and unpalatable: "the harsh realities of the world news"
   • ▪ having an undesirably strong effect: "she finds soap too harsh and drying" Similar abrasivestrongcausticcoarseroughbristlyhairyscratchyOpposite mildsmooth

   Word Origin Middle English: from Middle Low German harsch ‘rough’, literally ‘hairy’, from haer ‘hair’.

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   What does harsh mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! HARSH definition: 1. unpleasant, unkind, cruel, or more severe than is necessary: 2. too strong, bright, loud, etc…. Learn more.

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   What does the word 'harshly' mean?

   • The word 'harshly' means in a harsh manner; severely. Don't judge Lise harshly, she began. She brushed the dog's fur rather harshly and briskly. The slaves were most harshly treated, and even encouraged by their masters to rob. In Russia, the Jews are more numerous and more harshly treated than in any other part of the world.

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   What does the term 'harshness' mean?

   • The term 'harshness' refers to being unkind or severe. There is another term, 'epieikes', which means being gentle, gracious, and forbearing. This term signifies what is fitting, right, and equitable. Think of it as being kind and nice.

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   What is the harsh truth?

   • If you talk about harsh realities or facts, or the harsh truth, you are emphasizing that they are true or real, although they are unpleasant and people try to avoid thinking about them. The harsh truth is that luck plays a big part in who will live or die.

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   Harsh means having a coarse uneven surface, causing discomfort or pain, excessively critical or negative, or lacking in aesthetic appeal. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles for harsh.

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   Harsh means severe or strict, particularly when referring to punishment. It would be a harsh punishment if you got grounded for two weeks just for coming home a little late for dinner.

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