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harsh
adjective
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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:

bleakinhumanroughinhospitablesearingtoughstrictcruelbitterbrutal
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Antonyms for harsh:

dimmedfaintweakfadeddullslightshimmeringgentlemellowblurred
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