Harsh Synonyms and Antonyms
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Synonyms for Harsh
Inharmonious
Not in harmony; dissonant; clashing
Displeased with something one formerly admired or liked; disenchanted:
The definition of strident is something loud, harsh-sounding or shrill.
(Rare) Embittered; having a sour disposition or nature.
Not melodious.
Inharmonious
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Not polished; uncut; said of a gem.
Not consonant; not in harmony or agreement; discordant
Making difficult or irksome demands on a person's resources, patience, energy, etc.
The definition of crude is something rudimentary, undefined or undeveloped, or behavior that is impolite and improper.
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Unfair or unkind:
Inharmonious
The definition of noisy is a loud person, thing or activity.
Not civilized; barbarous
The definition of truculent is rude speech or writing or a cruel person who likes to fight.
Containing, consisting of, or producing harsh, unpleasant or discordant sounds.
Harsh and rasping
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Having lost facility through lack of practice
The definition of dissonant is things that don't go well together or things that are not harmonious.
absonant
(Now rare) Discordant; harsh; contrary; unreasonable. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
Inharmonious
The definition of coarse is something that has large particles, poor quality, a rough texture or something that is in bad taste.
Causing abrasion
Inharmonious
Loud and shrill enough to hurt the ears:
A substance or preparation, such as alum, that draws together or constricts body tissues, resulting in decreased flow of blood or other secretions.
Extremely powerful or destructive:
The definition of cacophony means sounds that are loud, and irritating and out of tune.
Causing distress or worry; upsetting or unsettling.
Hard; rigid; unyielding; inflexible
Uneven; rough; jagged
Not smooth or level:
No longer wet:
Harsh and grating in sound; sounding rough and husky
That jars (clashes or disagrees); incongruous, conflictful.
Rasping; grating
Hoarse; rough-sounding
Harsh and irritating:
Making squawking sounds.
The definition of acerbic is a tart or bitter taste.
Demanding great care, patience, effort, etc.; arduous
Bad; adverse:
Not flexible or pliant; stiff:
Grim and forbidding in appearance.
The definition of strict is precise and always following and enforcing the rules.
Difficult to endure; severe; harsh:
Incapable of being changed; unalterable:
Having a severe or stern look, manner, etc.; forbidding
Exposed to wind and cold; unsheltered; treeless; bare
Sternly obstinate; unyielding:
The definition of grim is something that is so unpleasant it pushes you away.
Complete or utter; extreme:
Plain and direct, although distressing in effect
Contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces.
Having a rough and frank but affable manner
Slow to perceive, understand, or feel; dull or insensitive:
The definition of brazen is shameless, or overly bold or loud, or made of brass.
Lacking the ability to reason
cacophonous: austere
Severe
Designating or of the curved radial surface, or a plane curve in this surface, formed by the reflection or refraction of rays from a curved solid surface
Severe
Causing, or of a kind to cause, pain, distress, etc.
Made unfit for habitation or use; laid waste; neglected; destroyed.
Not agreeable, conformable, or congruous; contrary; unsuitable.
Impolite; lacking consideration for others
The opposite of harmonious; lacking harmony.
Severe
Exceedingly harsh; very severe:
Acting with force; having a strong or violent effect; severe; harsh; extreme
(Scots) Sharp and biting.
Staring in a fierce, angry manner
Harsh; rasping
(Archaic) Unmercifully severe in temper or action.
Unable to be persuaded; relentless; unrelenting
Not harmonious; discordant, in conflict, etc.
inurbane
Not urbane; crude; unpolished
Ignoble; base:
Sullenly melancholy; gloomy.
The definition of nasty is something that is very dirty, unpleasant or offensive.
Producing a sharp sensation of taste or smell; acrid
Not relenting; harsh; pitiless
Able to resist the absorption of liquid, esp. water, to a limited extent
Causing repugnance or aversion; disgusting.
Having or showing no pity; merciless; relentless
Searing; withering; harsh or caustic
Harsh, biting, or severe
Of ancient Sparta or its people or culture
Constricted; tight:
ungentle
Not gentle
Not pleasant or acceptable; unattractive.
Not kind
Not stopping, relaxing, or slackening; incessant; persistent
Severity; rigor.
(Genetics) The presence of a given trait in only one member of a pair of identical twins.
Something that is inclement
The quality of being mordacious; biting severity, or sarcastic quality.
A shivering or trembling, as in the chill preceding a fever
Loudly demanding or complaining
Broken so that fissures appear on the surface:
stridulous
(Pathology) That which is relating to stridor.
Not physical balanced; not having physical equilibrium.
Not glossy; matte:
out of key
Inharmonious
Deficient in melody; not tuneful.
Not quite in accord with what is normal, fitting, etc.
Inharmonious
Not congenial, compatible or sympathetic
Not comforting.
Of two things: impossible to coexist; not congruous because of differences; irreconcilable; disagreeing.
Not diminishing in intensity, pace, or effort:
Antonyms for Harsh
Generally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character.
1822, T. Creevey, Reminiscences, 28 Jul:
The definition of polite is someone or something that exhibits consideration for others and socially acceptable behavior.
Polite and gracious; considerate toward others; well-mannered
Having a fine texture:
(Of a rule or punishment) Of only moderate severity.
Gentle in action or motion; easy.
Giving pleasure; pleasant; agreeable; gratifying
Characterized by peace; free from disturbance or disorder; calm; quiet; tranquil
(Archaic) Well-born; of a good family or respectable birth, though not noble.
Very sharp; keen:
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Causing great discomfort, damage, or distress:
Cold and forbidding
Not grateful; not expressing gratitude; a dissatisfied person.
The definition of resolute is being firm and unwavering in your convictions.
Disagreeable to the sense of hearing
Having a noticeably sharp pungent taste or smell
Affording comfort or relief; soothing:
Unusually lucky:
Causing sharp, often prolonged discomfort
unforgive
(Of clothing, decorations, etc.) Having unpleasantly and tastelessly contrasting colours or patterns; gaudy.
Producing a sharp, high-pitched tone or sound:
Barbarous or ignorant
The definition of firm is solid, hard or rigid.
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