harsh

UK
/hɑːʃ/
US
/hɑrʃ/
harshadjective
harsher
Comp.
harshest
Super.
UK
/hɑːʃ/
US
/hɑrʃ/
Translations
The teacher's harsh criticism upset the student.
Жестокая критика учителя расстроила ученика.
The harsh winter made it difficult for the animals to find food.
Суровая зима затруднила животным поиск пищи.
The harsh light of the sun made it hard to see.
Резкий свет солнца затруднял видимость.
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.
harshproper noun
Definitions
A male given name of Sanskrit origin, common in India.
Harsh graduated at the top of his class.