harshly
adverbUK /ˈhɑːʃli/
US /ˈhɑːrʃli/
In a way that is rough or not gentle.
The teacher spoke harshly to the noisy class.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In a way that is very strong and unpleasant to the senses.
The bright light shone harshly in his eyes.
3. In a way that is unfair or too critical.
The judge was criticized for judging the contestant harshly.
4. In a way that is difficult to live in or deal with.
The plants struggled to grow in the harshly cold climate.