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  • Definition
    • harsh :unpleasantly stern
      • wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus|the nomad life is rough and hazardous

    • harsh :unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses
      • the harsh cry of a blue jay|harsh cognac|the harsh white light makes you screw up your eyes|harsh irritating smoke filled the hallway

    • harsh :of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
      • coarse meal|coarse sand|a coarse weave

    • harsh :unkind or cruel or uncivil
      • had harsh words|a harsh and unlovable old tyrant|a rough answer

    • harsh :severe
      • a harsh penalty

    • harsh :sharply disagreeable; rigorous
      • the harsh facts of court delays|an abrasive character

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