Synonyms for Harsh
6 senses across 1 part of speech, powered by WordNet 3.0.
Words related to "Harsh" (adjective) include rough.
Adjective
unpleasantly stern
"wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus" "the nomad life is rough and hazardous"
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rough
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unpleasant
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"
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unpleasant
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
"coarse meal" "coarse sand" "a coarse weave"
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coarse
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unkind or cruel or uncivil
"had harsh words" "a harsh and unlovable old tyrant" "a rough answer"
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rough
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unkind
severe
"a harsh penalty"
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heavy
sharply disagreeable; rigorous
"the harsh facts of court delays" "an abrasive character"
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abrasive
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disagreeable
Antonyms
fine
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