harsh

adjective · HARSH

CEFR C1

cruel, severe, or unpleasantly rough

कठोर, सख़्त

Usage

harsh wordsa harsh winterharsh punishment

Examples

The judge gave a harsh punishment.

Ladakh has very harsh winters.

Common mistake

Don't be so harsh to your little brother.

Don't be so harsh on your little brother.

We are harsh on or harsh with someone.

Remember: Harsh: hard and rough.

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