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Definition of Harsh
1. Adjective. Unpleasantly stern. "The nomad life is rough and hazardous"
2. Adjective. Disagreeable to the senses. "Harsh irritating smoke filled the hallway"
3. Adjective. Of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles. "A coarse weave"
Exact synonyms: Coarse
Attributes: Texture
Similar to: Coarse-grained, Large-grained, Coarse-grained, Farinaceous, Grainy, Granular, Granulose, Gritty, Mealy, Granulated, Plush-like, Plushy, Loose, Open
Also: Rough, Unsmooth
Derivative terms: Coarseness, Harshness
Antonyms: Fine
Attributes: Texture
Similar to: Coarse-grained, Large-grained, Coarse-grained, Farinaceous, Grainy, Granular, Granulose, Gritty, Mealy, Granulated, Plush-like, Plushy, Loose, Open
Also: Rough, Unsmooth
Derivative terms: Coarseness, Harshness
Antonyms: Fine
4. Adjective. Unkind or cruel or uncivil. "A rough answer"
5. Adjective. Severe. "A harsh penalty"
Similar to: Heavy
6. Adjective. Sharply disagreeable; rigorous. "An abrasive character"
Definition of Harsh
1. a. Rough; disagreeable; grating
Definition of Harsh
1. Adjective. Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses. ¹
2. Adjective. Severe or cruel. ¹
3. Verb. (intransitive slang) To negatively criticize. ¹
4. Verb. (transitive slang) to put a damper on (a mood). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Harsh
1. severe [adj HARSHER, HARSHEST] : HARSHLY [adv] - See also: severe
Lexicographical Neighbors of Harsh
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