LEARNit Dictionary
harsh
adjective
/hɑːʃ/
UK
/hɑːrʃ/
US
C1+
1
C1+
cruel, severe and unkind
بیرحم, خشن, شدید, ناخوشایند, سختگیرانه
2
C1+
very difficult and unpleasant to live in
سخت, ناگوار, ناسازگار
a
harsh winter/wind/climate
the harsh conditions of poverty which existed for most people at that time
3
C1+
too strong and bright; ugly or unpleasant to look at
زننده, زشت, نامطبوع
harsh colours
She was caught in the harsh glare of the headlights.
the harsh lines of concrete buildings
opposite
soft
4
C1+
unpleasant to listen to
گوشخراش, نامطبوع
‘Stop it!’ she said in a harsh voice.
5
too strong and rough and likely to damage something
خشن, زبر
harsh detergents
Ordinary soap can be too harsh for delicate skin.