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"
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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"
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adjective

unkind or cruel or uncivil

Example: "had harsh words"
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adjective

severe

Example: "a harsh penalty"
adjective

sharply disagreeable; rigorous

Example: "the harsh facts of court delays"
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