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harsh

UK
/hɑːʃ/
US
/hɑrʃ/
harshadjective
harsher
Comp.
harshest
Super.
UK
/hɑːʃ/
US
/hɑrʃ/
Translations
âpreSe dit surtout du vent, du temps, d’un son ou d’une sensation désagréable.
The harsh wind made it difficult to walk outside without a coat.
Le vent âpre rendait difficile de marcher dehors sans manteau.
sévèreEmployé pour une critique, une punition, une règle ou une attitude jugée dure.
The teacher's harsh criticism left the student feeling discouraged.
La critique sévère de l’enseignant a laissé l’élève découragé.
cruSe dit notamment d’une lumière trop forte ou agressive.
The harsh lighting in the room made it hard to relax.
L’éclairage cru de la pièce empêchait de se détendre.
Additional translations
durS’emploie pour une conduite, un traitement ou des conditions jugés pénibles ou stricts.
Definitions
Unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses.
The harsh wind made it difficult to walk outside without a coat.
Cruel or severe in nature or effect.
The teacher's harsh criticism left the student feeling discouraged.
Too strong or intense in effect or quality.
The harsh lighting in the room made it hard to relax.
Synonyms
severe
cruel
stern
rough
grating
bitter
unpleasant
abrasive
strict
hard
Antonyms
gentle
mild
soft
harshproper noun
Definitions
A male given name of Sanskrit origin, common in India.
Harsh graduated at the top of his class.
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