Harsh: meaning, definitions and examples

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harsh

[ hɑːrʃ ]

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weather

Unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses.

Synonyms

bitter, cruel, severe

Examples of usage

The harsh wind blew through the town, chilling everyone to the bone.
The harsh sunlight beat down on the hikers, making them seek shade.

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criticism

Cruel or severe in one's actions or words.

Synonyms

ruthless, stern, unforgiving

Examples of usage

She gave him a harsh scolding for coming home late.
The teacher's harsh feedback discouraged the students.

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taste

Unpleasantly rough or acidic to the taste.

Synonyms

acrid, pungent, sharp

Examples of usage

The medicine had a harsh flavor that made it difficult to swallow.
The coffee tasted harsh and bitter without any sugar.

Translations

Translations of the word "harsh" in other languages:

🇵🇹 duro

severo
cruel

🇮🇳 कठोर

सख्त
निर्दयी

🇩🇪 hart

streng
grausam

🇮🇩 keras

tegas
kejam

🇺🇦 суворий

жорстокий
різкий

🇵🇱 surowy

twardy
okrutny

🇯🇵 厳しい (きびしい)

残酷な (ざんこくな)
無慈悲な (むじひな)

🇫🇷 dur

sévère
cruel

🇪🇸 duro

severo
cruel

🇹🇷 sert

katı
acımasız

🇰🇷 엄격한

가혹한
무자비한

🇸🇦 قاسٍ

صارم
قاسي

🇨🇿 tvrdý

přísný
krutý

🇸🇰 tvrdý

prísny
krutý

🇨🇳 严厉的 (yánlì de)

残酷的 (cánkù de)
无情的 (wúqíng de)

🇸🇮 strog

krut
neizprosen

🇮🇸 harður

strangur
grimmur

🇰🇿 қатал

қатты
зұлым

🇬🇪 მკაცრი

სასტიკი
დაუნდობელი

🇦🇿 sərt

sərt
amansız

🇲🇽 duro

severo
cruel

Word origin

The word 'harsh' originated from the Middle English word 'harsk', which meant rough or severe. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. Over time, 'harsh' has evolved to encompass various meanings related to unpleasantness, severity, and roughness in different contexts.