harshly

• Adverb, das bedeutet „grob, streng oder unfreundlich“. Es kann körperliche Wahrnehmungen beschreiben (z. B. grell beleuchtet), den Umgang mit anderen (z. B. scharf kritisiert) oder Umweltbedingungen (z. B. bitter kalt).

An adverb meaning "in a rough, severe, or unkind manner." It can describe physical sensations (e.g., harshly lit), treatment of others (e.g., harshly criticized), or environmental conditions (e.g., harshly cold).

1. In a severe or unkind mannerB2formal

   In a way that is rough, cruel, or lacking gentleness.

   Hart

   • The teacher spoke harshly to the misbehaving student.
   • He was criticized harshly for his mistakes.
   • She was treated harshly by her employer.

   Synonymebitterlybrutallycruellyroughlyseverelysharplysternlyunkindly

   Antonymegentlykindlymildlytenderly

2. In a rough or unpleasant wayB2formal

   In a manner that is physically rough or unpleasant to the senses.

   Rau

   • The wind blew harshly across the desert.
   • The light shone harshly in her eyes.
   • The fabric felt harshly against his skin.

   Synonymediscordantlygratinglyjarringlyraspinglyroughlystridently

   Antonymegentlymildlysmoothly