Harsh - Definition

adj 1: unpleasantly stern; "wild and harsh country full of hot
sand and cactus"; "the nomad life is rough and hazardous"
[syn: harsh, rough]
2: 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"
3: of textures that are rough to the touch or substances
consisting of relatively large particles; "coarse meal";
"coarse sand"; "a coarse weave" [syn: coarse, harsh]
[ant: fine]
4: unkind or cruel or uncivil; "had harsh words"; "a harsh and
unlovable old tyrant"; "a rough answer" [syn: harsh,
rough]
5: severe; "a harsh penalty"
6: sharply disagreeable; rigorous; "the harsh facts of court
delays"; "an abrasive character" [syn: harsh, abrasive]