Textual thesaurus for "harsh"

(adj) abrasive

sharply disagreeable; rigorous

the harsh facts of court delays; an abrasive character

(adj) rough

unkind or cruel or uncivil

had harsh words; a harsh and unlovable old tyrant; a rough answer

(adj) rough

unpleasantly stern

wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus; the nomad life is rough and hazardous

(adj) coarse

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

coarse meal; coarse sand; a coarse weave