The meaning of HARSH is having a coarse uneven surface that is rough or unpleasant to the touch. How to use harsh in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Harsh.

HARSH definition: 1. unpleasant, unkind, cruel, or more severe than is necessary: 2. too strong, bright, loud, etc…. Learn more.

HARSH definition: ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect. See examples of harsh used in a sentence.

Definition of harsh adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment. 2. grim or unpleasantly severe; stern; cruel; austere: a harsh master. 3. physically uncomfortable; desolate; stark: a harsh …

harsh′ly, adv. harsh′ness, n. 2. brusque, hard, unfeeling, unkind, brutal, acrimonious, bad-tempered. See stern 1. 3. rough. 4. discordant, dissonant, unharmonious. 6. unesthetic.

HARSH meaning: 1 : unpleasant and difficult to accept or experience; 2 : having an unpleasant or harmful effect because of great strength or force too intense or powerful

Harsh actions or speech are unkind and show no understanding or sympathy. He said many harsh and unkind things about his opponents.

Harsh means severe or strict, particularly when referring to punishment. It would be a harsh punishment if you got grounded for two weeks just for coming home a little late for dinner.

HARSH meaning: 1. unpleasant, unkind, cruel, or more severe than is necessary: 2. too strong, bright, loud, etc…. Learn more.