Englishئاساسىي لۇغەت
harsh
Universal Words
adjective (harsher, harshest)
1 cruel, severe and unkind:
The punishment was harsh and unfair. * The minister received some harsh criticism. * the harsh treatment of slaves * He regretted his harsh words. * We had to face up to the harsh realities of life sooner or later.
2 (of weather or living conditions) very difficult and unpleasant to live in:
a harsh winter / wind / climate * the harsh conditions of poverty which existed for most people at that time
3 too strong and bright; ugly or unpleasant to look at:
harsh colours * She was caught in the harsh glare of the headlights. * the harsh lines of concrete buildings
4 unpleasant to listen to:
a harsh voice
5 too strong and rough and likely to damage sth:
harsh detergents * Ordinary soap can be too harsh for delicate skin.
harshly adverb:
She was treated very harshly. * Alec laughed harshly. * His findings have been harshly criticized by fellow scientists.
harshness noun [U]
