harsh

[US]/hɑːʃ/
[UK]/hɑːrʃ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. rough; grating; severe; cruel; glaring.

Phrases & Collocations

harsh criticism

harsh reality

harsh punishment

harsh terms

Example Sentences

the harsh environment of the desert.

(at) blink at the harsh light

the harsh cry of a crow.

harsh criticism that wounds.

came in for harsh criticism.

a time of harsh military discipline.

the rigours of a harsh winter.

a denier of harsh realities.

My breathing is harsh and wheezy.

harsh working and living conditions.

he gave a harsh, derisive laugh.

the harsh realities of the world news.

an extraordinary mixture of harsh reality and lofty ideals.

a harsh accent that was strange to his ears.

an old man who met with harsh usage

a sentimental treatment that sugercoats a harsh reality.

In time they came to accept the harsh facts.

The lamp gave out a harsh light.

The prisoners quickly became inured to the harsh conditions.

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