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harsh
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- pronunciation:
- harsh
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
harsher, harshest |
| definition 1: |
rough or not pleasing to the eyes, ears, or other senses.
The harsh music hurt my ears.- antonyms:
- soft, sweet, tender
- similar words:
- abrasive, grating, gruff, hard, jangling, jarring, ragged, unpleasant
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| definition 2: |
rough and not pleasing in action or result.
The mayor wants harsher punishments for drug dealers.My cheeks hurt because of the harsh wind.
- antonyms:
- gentle, mild
- similar words:
- abrasive, hard, raw, rough, severe, stiff, tough, unpleasant, violent
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| definition 3: |
severe or strict.
Their harsh commander gave out tough punishments to the soldiers who didn't obey perfectly.- synonyms:
- demanding, severe, strict
- antonyms:
- gentle, kind, lenient, mild, soft
- similar words:
- critical, grim, hard, rugged, stern, tough, unkind
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| related words: |
acid, bitter, cruel, cutting, drastic, grueling, gruff, hoarse, hostile, loud, savage, sharp, shrill, terrible |
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| derivations: |
harshly (adv.), harshness (n.) |
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