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Harsh
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Harsh
/hɑːʃ/
Having a severe, unpleasant, or rough quality.
Synonyms:
severe
stern
abrasive
brutal
bitter
Antonyms:
gentle
soft
mild
pleasant
smooth
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:
From Middle English
harsh
, possibly of Scandinavian origin; akin to Danish
harsk
meaning rancid or acrid.
Usage Statistics:
18 mentions per 1 million words
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