harsh

Definition

  • adj. unpleasantly stern
  • adj. disagreeable to the senses
  • adj. unkind or cruel or uncivil
  • adj. severe

Word forms

Comparative
harsher
Superlative
harshest

Example sentences

  1. a.

    The teacher's harsh words made the student feel discouraged.

  2. a.

    The judge's harsh sentence surprised everyone in the courtroom.