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harsh

/h/A/r/S/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

    adj.all

    Synonyms coarse
    Antonyms fine

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Rough; disagreeable; grating

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. unpleasantly stern

    adj.all

    Examples
    Wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus.
    Synonyms rough

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. disagreeable to the senses

    adj.all

    Examples
    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.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. unkind or cruel or uncivil

    adj.all

    Examples
    Had harsh words.
    A harsh and unlovable old tyrant.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. severe

    adj.all

    Examples
    A harsh penalty.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. sharply disagreeable; rigorous

    adj.all

    Examples
    The harsh facts of court delays.
    Synonyms abrasive

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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