Betekenis van harsh In het Nederlands

• 0 unpleasant, unkind, cruel, or more severe than is necessary:

  • harsh criticism

  • The children had had a harsh upbringing.

  • We thought the punishment was rather harsh for such a minor offence.

  • "There is no alternative," she said in a harsh voice.

  • He said some harsh words (= spoke unkindly) about his brother.

• 1 too strong, bright, loud, etc.:

  • harsh chemicals/lighting

• 2 unkind or cruel:

  • harsh criticism

• 3 severe and unpleasant:

  • a harsh winter

  • harsh lighting