Harsh | Mean of harsh in English Dictionary

/ˈhɑɚʃ/

• unpleasant and difficult to accept or experience
1. The climate there is very harsh.
2. We've had an extremely harsh winter.
3. a harsh environment
4. It's time for her to face the harsh realities of this situation.
5. The accident serves as a harsh reminder of the importance of wearing a seat belt.
• having an unpleasant or harmful effect because of great strength or force
1. harsh colors
2. a harsh [=shrill] whistle/voice
3. The lighting in the room was very harsh.
4. harsh chemicals/detergents
• severe or cruel
1. harsh discipline
2. a harsh disciplinarian
3. The state has established harsh penalties for drug dealers.
4. She has been criticized for her harsh treatment of her students.
5. He was sentenced to a harsh prison term.

• very critical
1. He had harsh words for his opponent.
2. harsh language
3. She has faced some extremely harsh criticism.
4. He has been one of her harshest critics.