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- Dictionaryharshness/ˈhɑːʃnəs/
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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HARSHNESS definition: 1. the quality of being unkind or severe: 2. the quality of being too strong, bright, loud, etc…. Learn more.
Synonyms for HARSHNESS: bitterness, bite, edge, roughness, severity, acidity, acerbity, poignancy; Antonyms of HARSHNESS: softness, gentleness, mildness, kindliness, flexibility, tolerance, tenderness, patience.
HARSHNESS meaning: 1. the quality of being unkind or severe: 2. the quality of being too strong, bright, loud, etc…. Learn more.
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.
3 days ago · Definitions of harshness. noun. the quality of being unpleasant (harsh or rough or grating) to the senses. synonyms: roughness. see more. noun. the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions. synonyms: abrasiveness, scratchiness. see more.
adjective. uk / hɑːʃ / us / hɑːrʃ / harsh adjective (UNKIND) Add to word list. C1. 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 offence. "There is no alternative," she said in a harsh voice.
harsh. adjective. ˈhärsh. Synonyms of harsh. 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.
