Meaning of 'harsh'

adjective

sharply disagreeable

Synonyms: abrasive

adjective

severe

Example: "a harsh penalty"

Synonyms: swingeing

adjective

unkind or cruel or uncivil

Example: "had harsh words"

Synonyms: rough

adjective

unpleasantly stern

Example: "wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus"

Synonyms: rough

adjective

disagreeable to the senses

Example: "the harsh cry of a blue jay"

adjective

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

Synonyms: coarse