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Harsh

/hɑːʃ/
Having a severe, unpleasant, or rough quality.

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Examples:

She was sure she could pass Hollywood's harshest scrutiny.

But the repeated cry of that bird, – harsh, nerve shaking.

My tone is harsh.

Etymology:

etymology
From Middle English harsh, possibly of Scandinavian origin; akin to Danish harsk meaning rancid or acrid.

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