Adjective
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sharply disagreeable
rigorous
"the harsh facts of court delays"
"an abrasive character"
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severe
"a harsh penalty"
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unkind or cruel or uncivil
"had harsh words"
"a harsh and unlovable old tyrant"
"a rough answer"
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of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
"coarse meal"
"coarse sand"
"a coarse weave"
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disagreeable 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"
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unpleasantly stern
"wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus"
"the nomad life is rough and hazardous"