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Definitions of harsh
  1. adjective
    unpleasantly stern
    "wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus"

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  2. adjective
    of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
  3. adjective
    sharply disagreeable; rigorous
    "the harsh facts of court delays"

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  4. adjective
    unkind or cruel or uncivil
    "had harsh words" "a harsh and unlovable old tyrant"

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  5. adjective
    severe
    "a harsh penalty"

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  6. adjective
    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"

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Examples of harsh
  • "wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus"
  • "the harsh facts of court delays"
  • "had harsh words"
  • "a harsh and unlovable old tyrant"
  • "a harsh penalty"
  • "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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