Dictionary Check: harsh
"harsh" is a valid word!
Scrabble
11
points
Words with Friends
9
points
Definition
adjective
unpleasantly stern
Example:
"wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus"
adjective
unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses
Example:
"the harsh cry of a blue jay"
adjective
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
Example:
"coarse meal"
adjective
unkind or cruel or uncivil
Example:
"had harsh words"
adjective
severe
Example:
"a harsh penalty"
adjective
sharply disagreeable; rigorous
Example:
"the harsh facts of court delays"
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