harsher
/ˈhɑːrʃər/
more severe, stricter
📚 Meanings
- 1.
More severe, strict, or difficult.
"The new regulations are harsher than the old ones."
- 2.
More rough or unpleasant to the senses.
"The fabric felt much harsher against her skin."
Remember this word forever
Add it to your Smoveth vocabulary for scientifically spaced reviews
💬 Examples
The winter this year has been much harsher than last year, with more snow and lower temperatures.
The winter this year has been much harsher than last year, with more snow and lower temperatures.
She received a much harsher punishment for her actions than her accomplices.
She received a much harsher punishment for her actions than her accomplices.
His criticism felt much harsher today, perhaps because he was in a bad mood.
...
More examples available
Sign up to see all example sentences
Sign in to share your feedback
Share this word
🎯 How to study this word effectively
Add to vocabulary
SRS algorithm guides you to review at the optimal time
AI image learning
Visually memorize the meaning of words
Pronunciation practice
Practice accurate pronunciation with TTS
Use in examples
Use the word in real contexts
harsher - translations in 8 languages
Words to learn together
Frequently asked about harsher
How do you pronounce harsher?
harsher is pronounced [/ˈhɑːrʃər/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does harsher mean?
harsher means "more severe, stricter". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is harsher?
harsher is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with harsher?
Example: "The winter this year has been much harsher than last year, with more snow and lower temperatures." — used to mean "more severe, stricter".
Master English with Smoveth
Learn this word with AI images and remember it with science-backed review.
AI image learning
Remember intuitively with an AI-generated image for each word.
SRS smart review
Move vocabulary into long-term memory with spaced repetition.
Random word practice
Practice freely with level-based random words.
"I used to struggle with English, but it's amazing to gradually start understanding" — L*J
Save up to 500 words/sentences for free + AI generation credits