harsh
gb/hˈɑɹʃ/ us/hˈɑɹʃ/
B1
Engleză
~ 4200
Sensuri
0 sensuri
adjective
B1
property
1
Unpleasantly severe or unkind
Very unkind or strict in what you say or do.
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone/something] is harsh [to/with/on someone]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'harsh' with 'hard'. 'Hard' can mean difficult, while 'harsh' refers to severity or unpleasantness.
Sinonime
severe (Implies strictness or seriousness, but can be more neutral depending on context.)
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cruel (Stronger emotional impact, suggesting intent to cause suffering.)
Antonime
gentle (Suggests being kind, soft, and not severe.)
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lenient (Implies being less strict or more forgiving.)
Colocații
harsh criticism
|harsh punishment
|harsh words
|harsh reality
|harsh treatment
Teme
emotions
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- The teacher's harsh comments upset the student.
- She faced harsh criticism after the speech.
- The new law imposes harsh penalties for littering.
- He spoke in a harsh tone that made everyone uncomfortable.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The boss was harsh to his workers.
- My father gave me a harsh punishment.
- The coach's harsh words made the players sad.
- His voice sounded harsh when he was angry.
adjective
B1
property
2
Unpleasant to the senses
Rough, loud, bright, or strong in a way that feels bad to your eyes, ears, skin, or other senses.
Sinonime
grating (Specifically unpleasant to the ear.)
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glaring (Specifically unpleasant to the eyes due to brightness.)
Antonime
soft (Gentle and pleasant to the senses.)
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mild (Not strong or extreme in sensory effect.)
Colocații
harsh light
|harsh sound
|harsh climate
|harsh surface
Teme
daily life
|environment
|perception
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- The harsh light of the sun made her squint.
- The desert has a harsh climate with extreme temperatures.
- His voice had a harsh, metallic tone.
- The fabric felt harsh against my skin.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The sun was harsh in the afternoon.
- The music was harsh and loud.
- This country has a harsh winter.
- The sandpaper is harsh on my hands.
adjective
B1
property
3
Severely difficult conditions
Very hard to live in or get through because it is too cold, hot, dry, etc., or because life is very hard there.
Sinonime
hostile (Describes environments actively dangerous to life.)
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unforgiving (Suggests no tolerance for mistakes or weakness.)
Antonime
favorable (Conditions that are good and supportive.)
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hospitable (Friendly and welcoming, especially for living beings.)
Colocații
harsh environment
|harsh conditions
|harsh reality
Teme
environment
|survival
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- Explorers must adapt to the harsh conditions of Antarctica.
- Life can be harsh in remote mountain villages.
- The refugees fled from a harsh and war-torn region.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The desert is a harsh place.
- They live in a harsh climate.
- Work in the factory is harsh.
- Winter is harsh in this city.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
harsh
IPA
GB/hˈɑɹʃ/
US/hˈɑɹʃ/
Silabe și accent
harsh (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (harsh)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: harsh
- Comparative: harsher
- Superlative: harshest
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
harsh punishment
1/hˈɑɹʃ pˈʌnɪʃmənt/
fixed phrase
Very severe penalty
A very strong and strict penalty given for doing something wrong.
Exemple
- The thief received a harsh punishment for his crime.
- Some say the law gives too harsh punishments for small offenses.
harsh reality
1/hˈɑɹʃ ɹiˈæləti/
fixed phrase
Unpleasant fact of life
A truth about life that is very unpleasant but must be accepted.
Exemple
- Losing your job is a harsh reality many face today.
- Growing old is a harsh reality we all must accept.
harsh criticism
1/hˈɑɹʃ kɹˈɪtɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
Severe negative judgment
Very strong and often unkind words about someone or something they did.
Exemple
- The film received harsh criticism from reviewers.
- The movie received harsh criticism from reviewers.
- Her speech drew harsh criticism from opponents.
- She gave him harsh criticism about his report.