harsh — unpleasantly hard or rough to the senses; cruel or severe
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: unpleasantly hard or rough to the senses; cruel or severe
Pronunciation (IPA): /hɑːrʃ/
Korean meaning: 거칠고 불쾌한; 가혹한, 혹독한
Korean pronunciation: 하르쉬 (강세: 하르쉬)
Example Sentences
- My teacher's harsh grading made me study harder than a marathon runner trains.
- The harsh fluorescent lighting in the office made everyone look like zombies.
- His harsh words hurt more than stepping on a LEGO brick barefoot.
harsh
ADJECTIVE//hɑːrʃ//
unpleasantly hard or rough to the senses; cruel or severe

a construction worker struggles against biting wind and stinging snow while trying to complete his task. His face shows pain as the freezing elements hit his exposed skin harshly. Meanwhile, an angry foreman points at him and shouts demands despite the terrible weather conditions. The worker's hands are red and numb from the cold rough materials he must handle. Other workers in the background huddle together, shivering from the unforgiving storm. The foreman shows no mercy, continuing to bark orders at the suffering crew. someone enduring unpleasantly hard conditions and cruel treatment from others
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The marsh winds blow harsh and stark
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Origin
From Old Norse 'harðr' meaning hard or severe, which came from Proto-Germanic roots. The word entered Middle English through Scandinavian influence during the Viking period.
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“My teacher's harsh grading made me study harder than a marathon runner trains.”
“The harsh fluorescent lighting in the office made everyone look like zombies.”
“His harsh words hurt more than stepping on a LEGO brick barefoot.”
“The harsh economic conditions forced many small businesses to close.”
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