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- Dictionaryharsh·ness/ˈhärSHnəs/
noun
- 1. the quality of being unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses: "he slowly opened his eyes to the harshness of the light"
- 2. the quality of being cruel or severe: "he has a reputation for the harshness of his judgments"
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Synonyms for HARSHNESS: bitterness, bite, edge, roughness, severity, acidity, acerbity, poignancy; Antonyms of HARSHNESS: softness, gentleness, mildness, kindliness, flexibility, tolerance, tenderness, patience.
Jul 6, 2012 · 1. : having a coarse uneven surface that is rough or unpleasant to the touch. granite stones harsh with lichen Nancy Hale. 2. a. : causing a disagreeable or painful sensory reaction : irritating. harsh colors. harsh lighting. her harsh high-pitched voice. The horseradish was too harsh for the children. : overly intense or powerful. harsh chemicals.
HARSHNESS definition: 1. the quality of being unkind or severe: 2. the quality of being too strong, bright, loud, etc…. Learn more.
Synonyms for HARSH: tough, oppressive, brutal, searing, rough, severe, hard, cruel; Antonyms of HARSH: easy, light, soft, comfortable, pleasant, luxurious, friendly, agreeable.
HARSHNESS meaning: 1. the quality of being unkind or severe: 2. the quality of being too strong, bright, loud, etc…. Learn more.
noun. the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions. synonyms: abrasiveness, scratchiness. see more. noun. the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance. synonyms: cruelness, cruelty. see more. noun. excessive sternness. “the harshness of his punishment was inhuman”
1. Disagreeable to one of the senses, as: a. Disagreeable to the sense of hearing: a harsh voice. b. Disagreeable to the sense of sight: harsh lighting. c. Unpleasantly coarse and rough to the touch: harsh burlap. 2. Unpleasant, uncomfortable, or hostile to survival: a harsh wilderness; a harsh winter. 3.
unpleasant, unkind, cruel, or more severe than is necessary: harsh criticism. The children had had a harsh upbringing. We thought the punishment was rather harsh for such a minor offense. "There is no alternative ," she said in a harsh voice. harsh word He said some harsh words (= spoke unkindly) about his brother. Synonyms. austere. barbaric.
Definition of harshness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
adjective. /hɑːʃ/. /hɑːrʃ/. (comparative harsher, superlative harshest) cruel, severe and unkind. The punishment was harsh and unfair. The minister received some harsh criticism. the harsh treatment of prisoners. He regretted his harsh words.
