harsh

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

• unpleasantly stern
  • "wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus"
• 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"
• unkind or cruel or uncivil
  • "had harsh words"
  • "a harsh and unlovable old tyrant"
• severe
  • "a harsh penalty"
• sharply disagreeable; rigorous
  • "the harsh facts of court delays"

Adjective

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

Synonyms

abrasive, coarse, rough

Antonyms

fine