LEARNit Dictionary
harshness
noun
/ˈhɑːʃnəs/
UK
/ˈhɑːrʃnəs/
US
1
the fact of being cruel, severe and unkind
خشونت, بیرحمی, سختگیری
2
the fact in weather or living conditions of being very difficult and unpleasant to live in
سختی, شدت
the harshness of life on the streets
3
the fact of being too strong and bright; the fact of being ugly or unpleasant to look at
خشونت, درشتی
The harshness of the Queensland sun was of concern to the visitors.
4
the fact of being unpleasant to listen to
ناخوشایندی صدا
The engine is designed for reduced noise, vibration and harshness.
5
the fact of being too strong and rough and likely to damage something
زبری, خشونت, زمختی
The tobacco industry adds flavours to relieve the harshness of the smoke.