harsh

• Descreve algo desagradavelmente rude, severo ou cruel, seja em relação a sensações físicas (como clima, textura, luz, som) ou a sentimentos e tratamento (como críticas, palavras, condições).

Describes something that is unpleasantly rough, severe, or cruel to the senses or feelings.

1. Unpleasantly rough or severeB1formal

   Describes something that is rough, severe, or unpleasant to the senses, especially touch, taste, or sound.

   Áspero

   • The harsh winter wind made it difficult to walk.
   • The fabric felt harsh against her skin.
   • The harsh sound of the alarm woke everyone up.

   Sinônimosabrasiveacridbittercoarsediscordantgratingjarringraucousroughscratchyseverestrident

   Antônimosgentlekindmildpleasantsmoothsofttender

2. Cruel or unkindB1formal

   Describes a person, action, or comment that is severe, critical, or lacking in kindness.

   Cruel ou duro

   • The teacher's harsh criticism upset the student.
   • He received a harsh punishment for his mistake.
   • Her harsh words left him feeling hurt.

   Sinônimosbrutalcallouscruelhardmeanruthlessseverespitefulsternunkind

   Antônimosbenevolentcompassionategentlekindlenientmercifulmildtender

3. Severe or extremeB2formal

   Describes conditions or situations that are very difficult, extreme, or demanding.

   Severo ou extremo

   • The prisoners lived in harsh conditions.
   • The company faced harsh economic realities.
   • The desert climate is known for its harsh temperatures.

   Sinônimosausterebrutaldemandingdifficultextremehardinclementrigorousseveretough

   Antônimoseasyelementgentlelenientmildtolerant