harsh

US /hɑːrʃ/
UK /hɑːrʃ/
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1.

ruw, hard, fel

unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses

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

streng, hard, rigoureus

severe or strict

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