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Synonyms
harsh (härsh)

[Middle English harsk, of Scandinavian origin.]

adjective: harsh·er, harsh·est. 

  1. Unpleasantly coarse and rough to the touch. See synonyms at rough
  2. Disagreeable to the senses, especially to the sense of hearing.
  3. Severe, cruel, or exacting: harsh punishment; a harsh overseer.
  4. Unpleasant or uncomfortable: a harsh wilderness.

derivatives

harsh́ly
adverb
harsh́ness
noun