harsh (Meaning)
harsh (s)
unpleasantly stern
unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses
unkind or cruel or uncivil
severe
sharply disagreeable; rigorous
harsh (a)
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
harsh (a.)
Rough; disagreeable; grating
disagreeable to the touch.
disagreeable to the taste.
disagreeable to the ear.
Unpleasant and repulsive to the sensibilities; austere; crabbed; morose; abusive; abusive; severe; rough.
Having violent contrasts of color, or of light and shade; lacking in harmony.
Synonyms & Antonyms of harsh
Synonyms:
- grievous
- strict
- unbearable
- stiff
- burdensome
- onerous
- uncomfortable
- trying
- bitter
- bleak
- murderous
- painful
- heavy
- rugged
- unpleasant
- inhuman
- excruciating
- inhospitable
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- wretched
- grinding
- forbidding
- insupportable
- inclement
- intolerable
- harrowing
- rigorous
- unfriendly
- insufferable
- tortuous
- intemperate
- unendurable
- agonizing
- bad
- heartbreaking
- stringent
- wearing
- hardhanded
- spartan
- wild
- heartrending
- biting
- comfortless
- discomforting
- overwhelming
- hostile
- crushing
- disagreeable
- austere
Antonyms:
harsh Sentence Examples
- The harsh wind whipped against their faces, threatening to knock them over.
- The harsh light of the midday sun made her squint and shield her eyes.
- The harsh words of the critic left a deep wound in his pride.
- The harsh chemicals burned his skin, causing it to blister and peel.
- The harsh reality of their situation weighed heavily on their minds.
- The harsh environment had forced them to adapt or perish.
- The harsh treatment she had endured left an enduring mark on her psyche.
- The harsh laws were meant to deter crime, but often only served to punish the innocent.
- The harsh weather conditions made it impossible to continue their journey.
- The harsh truth was that their dreams were simply not achievable.
FAQs About the word harsh
unpleasantly stern, unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses, of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles,
hard, severe, searing, oppressive, brutal, cruel, rough,tough, grim, grievous
friendly, light, light, pleasant, luxurious, soft, comfortable, luxurious, soft, comfortable
The harsh wind whipped against their faces, threatening to knock them over.
The harsh light of the midday sun made her squint and shield her eyes.
The harsh words of the critic left a deep wound in his pride.
The harsh chemicals burned his skin, causing it to blister and peel.
