harsh
/hɑːrʃ/
severe, strict
📚 Meanings
- 1.
Unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses (e.g., sound, light, texture).
"The harsh light hurt my eyes."
- 2.
Severe, strict, or unkind; difficult to endure.
"Life in the desert can be harsh."
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The harsh glare of the midday sun made it difficult to see anything clearly.
The harsh glare of the midday sun made it difficult to see anything clearly.
She received a harsh punishment for breaking the rules repeatedly.
She received a harsh punishment for breaking the rules repeatedly.
His words were harsh, but she knew he was trying to help her improve.
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How do you pronounce harsh?
harsh is pronounced [/hɑːrʃ/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does harsh mean?
harsh means "severe, strict". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is harsh?
harsh is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The harsh glare of the midday sun made it difficult to see anything clearly." — used to mean "severe, strict".
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