harsh
/hɑrʃ/
adjective
- Unpleasantly rough or severe to the senses, especially touch, taste, or sound.
- The harsh winter wind made our faces sting.
- The singer's voice was harsh and grating.
- This fabric feels harsh against my skin.
- Cruel, severe, or unkind in manner or treatment.
- Her harsh words hurt his feelings deeply.
- The judge gave a harsh sentence to the thief.
- Don't be so harsh on yourself; everyone makes mistakes.
- Very difficult to live in or deal with; extreme.
- Life in the desert is harsh and unforgiving.
- They had to endure harsh conditions during the hike.
- The team faced harsh criticism after losing the game.