harsh
adjectiveHow many syllables in harsh?
There is 1 syllable in the word harsh.How to pronounce harsh:
Definition of harsh:
- harsh (adjective):
- unpleasantly stern.
- severe and difficult to cope with
- having a coarse uneven surface that is rough or unpleasant to the touch
Synonyms for harsh:
bitter
bleak
brutal
burdensome
cruel
excruciating
grievous
grim
hard
heavy
inhospitable
inhuman
murderous
onerous
oppressive
painful
rough
rugged
searing
severe
stiff
strict
tough
trying
unbearable
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Antonyms for harsh:
agreeable
blurred
cool
diffuse
diffused
dim
diminished
dimmed
distant
dull
faded
faint
gentle
glimmering
glowing
high-pitched
lambent
light
low
mellow
mild
minor
moderate
muted
pale
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