Harsh Unpleasant Strong Bre /Hɑːʃ/Name /Hɑːrʃ/ Adjective Harsh•Er, Harsh•Est)1 Cruel Severe UnkindThe

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(harsh•er, harsh•est)1 cruel, severe and unkindThe punishment was harsh and unfair. The minister received some harsh criticism. the harsh treatment of slaves He regretted his harsh words. We had to face up to the harsh realities of life sooner or later.

2 (of weather or living conditions) very difficult and unpleasant to live in  a harsh winter/wind/climate the harsh conditions of poverty which existed for most people at that time

3 too strong and bright; ugly or unpleasant to look   a tharsh colours She was caught in the harsh glare of the headlights. the harsh lines of concrete buildings soft

4 unpleasant to listen to  a harsh voice

5 too strong and rough and likely to damage sth    harsh detergents Ordinary soap can be too harsh for delicate skin.

 harsh•ly/BrE hɑːʃli; NAmE hɑːrʃli/ adverbShe was treated very harshly. Alec laughed harshly. His findings have been harshly criticized by fellow scientists.harsh•ness/BrE ; NAmE / noun [uncountable]