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harsher

 

[ ˈhɑːrʃər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in describing criticism or punishment

More severe or strict in nature; not gentle or lenient.

Synonyms

austere, rigorous, severe, stern, strict

Examples of usage

  • The teacher's harsher grading system didn't leave much room for error.
  • The critics gave a harsher review of the movie compared to the previous one.
  • The punishment for breaking the rules was much harsher this time.
  • The harsher tone of his voice indicated his growing frustration.
  • She received harsher feedback on her performance than she had expected.
Context #2 | Adjective

in describing weather or conditions

Unpleasantly rough or severe, especially in weather or climate.

Synonyms

bleak, inclement, rough, severe, unpleasant

Examples of usage

  • The harsher winter weather made it difficult to travel.
  • We decided to postpone the hike due to the harsher conditions in the mountains.
  • Her skin suffered from the harsher sun exposure during the summer.
  • The harsher winds made it challenging to keep the fire going.

Translations

Translations of the word "harsher" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais severo

🇮🇳 अधिक कठोर

🇩🇪 härter

🇮🇩 lebih keras

🇺🇦 суворіший

🇵🇱 surowszy

🇯🇵 より厳しい

🇫🇷 plus sévère

🇪🇸 más severo

🇹🇷 daha sert

🇰🇷 더 엄격한

🇸🇦 أكثر صرامة

🇨🇿 přísnější

🇸🇰 prísnejší

🇨🇳 更严厉

🇸🇮 strožji

🇮🇸 harðari

🇰🇿 қатал

🇬🇪 უფრო მკაცრი

🇦🇿 daha sərt

🇲🇽 más severo

Word origin

The word 'harsher' originated from the Middle English word 'harsch', which meant rough or severe. It has been used since the 14th century to describe something that is more severe or strict in nature. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass various contexts, from describing criticism and punishment to referring to rough weather or conditions. The usage of 'harsher' has remained consistent in English language, reflecting the need to convey the idea of increased severity or unpleasantness.

See also: harshly, harshness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,012, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.