harsh

adjectives

unpleasantly stern

"wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus"; "the nomad life is rough and hazardous"

harsh, rough

is derived from

disagreeable to the senses

"the harsh cry of a blue jay"; "harsh cognac"; "the harsh white light makes you screw up your eyes"; "harsh irritating smoke filled the hallway"

harsh

is derived from

is similar to

disagreeable to the senses, to the mind, or feelings

"an unpleasant personality"; "unpleasant repercussions"; "unpleasant odors"

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

"coarse meal"; "coarse sand"; "a coarse weave"

coarse, harsh

is derived from

unkind or cruel or uncivil

"had harsh words"; "a harsh and unlovable old tyrant"; "a rough answer"

harsh, rough

is derived from

severe

"a harsh penalty"

harsh

is similar to

unusually great in degree or quantity or number

"heavy taxes"; "a heavy fine"; "heavy casualties"; "heavy losses"; "heavy rain"; "heavy traffic"

sharply disagreeable; rigorous

"the harsh facts of court delays"; "an abrasive character"

abrasive, harsh

is derived from