Definition of harsh

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  • harsh is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • harsh is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • harsh is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of harsh

  • unpleasantly stern (adjective)

    Examples

    1. wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus

    Synonyms

    1. rough
  • of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. coarse
  • sharply disagreeable; rigorous (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the harsh facts of court delays

    Synonyms

    1. abrasive
  • unkind or cruel or uncivil (adjective)

    Examples

    1. had harsh words
    2. a harsh and unlovable old tyrant

    Synonyms

    1. rough
  • severe (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a harsh penalty
  • unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the harsh cry of a blue jay
    2. harsh cognac
    3. the harsh white light makes you screw up your eyes
    4. harsh irritating smoke filled the hallway

See definition of harsh in Merriam Webster