harsh outlines, colors, or features, a harsh painting.
a harsh voice.
SYNONYM(S): jarring, grating, rasping, discordant, strident, raucous, inharmonious.Useful english dictionary. 2012.
harsh´ly — harsh «hahrsh», adjective. 1. unpleasantly rough to the touch: »a harsh towel, fruit with a harsh rind. SYNONYM(S): rugged. 2. unpleasantly rough to the taste; astringent: »a harsh flavor. SYNONYM(S): acrid, sour, sharp … Useful english dictionary
harsh — harsh·en; harsh·ly; harsh·ness; harsh; … English syllables
harsh — [[t]hɑrʃ[/t]] adj. 1) ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment[/ex] 2) grim or unpleasantly severe; stern; cruel; austere: a harsh master[/ex] 3) physically uncomfortable; desolate; stark: a harsh land[/ex] 4) unpleasant to… … From formal English to slang
a|bu´sive|ness — a|bu|sive «uh BYOO sihv, zihv», adjective. 1. using harsh and insulting language; reviling: »You re an…abusive…bad old creature (Dickens). SYNONYM(S): scurrilous, opprobrious, reproachful. 2. containing abuse; harsh and insulting: »an abusive… … Useful english dictionary
bit´ter|ness — bit|ter1 «BIHT uhr», adjective, adverb, noun, verb. –adj. 1. having a sharp, harsh, unpleasant taste: »Brussels sprouts are often bitter. SYNONYM(S): acrid. 2. Figurative. causing pain or grief; hard to admit or bear: »a bitter defeat. Failure is … Useful english dictionary
grim´ness — grim «grihm», adjective, grim|mer, grim|mest. 1. without mercy; stern, harsh, or fierce: »grim, stormy weather. SYNONYM(S): cruel, merciless … Useful english dictionary
rude´ness — rude «rood», adjective, rud|er, rud|est. 1. not courteous; impolite: »It is rude to stare at people or to point. SYNONYM(S): uncivil, discourteous … Useful english dictionary
rug´ged|ness — rug|ged «RUHG ihd», adjective. 1. covered with rough edges; rough and uneven: »rugged ground. So onward, o er the rugged way That runs through rocks and sand (Oliver Wendell Holmes). SYNONYM(S): craggy, scragy, furrowed. 2. sturdy and vigorous;… … Useful english dictionary
strict´ness — strict «strihkt», adjective. 1. very careful in following a rule or in making others follow it: »Our teacher is strict but fair. 2. harsh; severe; stern: »strict discipline, strict justice. Cinderella s stepmother was very strict with her. 3.… … Useful english dictionary
a|bra´sive|ness — a|bra|sive «uh BRAY sihv, zihv», noun, adjective. –n. a substance used for smoothing, polishing, grinding, or sharpening: »Sandpaper, pumice, and emery are abrasives. –adj. 1. wearing away by rubbing; causing abrasion. 2. harsh; rough: »an… … Useful english dictionary
