harsh

US /hɑːrʃ/
UK /hɑːrʃ/
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1.

ruw, hard, fel

unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses

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The desert sun can be incredibly harsh.
De woestijnzon kan ongelooflijk fel zijn.
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Her voice was harsh and unyielding.
Haar stem was ruw en onbuigzaam.
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roughcoarsegratingstridentjarring
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gentlesoftmild
2.

streng, hard, rigoureus

severe or strict

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The judge gave him a harsh sentence.
De rechter gaf hem een strenge straf.
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She received harsh criticism for her performance.
Ze kreeg harde kritiek op haar optreden.
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severestrictaustererigorousdraconian
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lenientmildgentle