harsh
adjectiveUK /hɑːʃ/
US /hɑːrʃ/
Very rough, strict, or unkind.
The teacher's harsh words made the little boy cry.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Unpleasantly rough or sharp to the senses.
The harsh light of the sun hurt my eyes.
3. Too strong or severe for comfort.
The harsh winter wind chilled us to the bone.
4. Not gentle or smooth in sound.
He spoke in a harsh voice that scared the dog.