sharply disagreeable; rigorous; "the harsh facts of court delays"; "an abrasive character";
used of circumstances (especially weather) that cause suffering; "brutal weather"; "northern winters can be cruel"; "a cruel world"; "a harsh climate"; "a rigorous climate"; "unkind winters";
severe; "a harsh penalty";
extremely unkind or cruel; "had harsh words"; "a harsh and unlovable old tyrant";
unpleasantly stern; "wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus"; "the nomad life is rough and hazardous";
disagreeable to the senses; "the harsh cry of a blue jay"; "harsh cognac"; "the harsh white light makes you screw up your eyes"; "harsh irritating smoke filled the hallway";