Harsh

adjective

hɑrʃ

Adjective

unkind or cruel or uncivil
“had harsh words”
“a harsh and unlovable old tyrant”
Similar:Rough
unpleasantly stern
“wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus”
Similar:Rough
sharply disagreeable; rigorous
“the harsh facts of court delays”
Similar:Abrasive
unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses
“the harsh cry of a blue jay”
“harsh cognac”
“the harsh white light makes you screw up your eyes”
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
Similar:Coarse
See also:RoughUnsmooth
severe
“a harsh penalty”