Harsh synonyms
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Inharmonious
(Rare) Embittered; having a sour disposition or nature.
Inharmonious
The definition of strident is something loud, harsh-sounding or shrill.
Not in harmony; dissonant; clashing
Not melodious.
Displeased with something one formerly admired or liked; disenchanted:
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attitude (related)
Cold and forbidding
severe (related)
Causing great discomfort, damage, or distress:
The definition of crude is something rudimentary, undefined or undeveloped, or behavior that is impolite and improper.
Unfair or unkind:
friendly (antonym)
Generally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character.
nice (antonym)
1822, T. Creevey, Reminiscences, 28 Jul:
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The definition of coarse is something that has large particles, poor quality, a rough texture or something that is in bad taste.
Causing abrasion
Not polished; uncut; said of a gem.
Containing, consisting of, or producing harsh, unpleasant or discordant sounds.
Harsh and rasping
Having lost facility through lack of practice
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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.]
Not consonant; not in harmony or agreement; discordant
Inharmonious
Inharmonious
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Loud and shrill enough to hurt the ears:
Inharmonious
Making difficult or irksome demands on a person's resources, patience, energy, etc.
stridulous
(Pathology) That which is relating to stridor.
Causing distress or worry; upsetting or unsettling.
Not physical balanced; not having physical equilibrium.
The definition of noisy is a loud person, thing or activity.
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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
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Not comforting.
Of two things: impossible to coexist; not congruous because of differences; irreconcilable; disagreeing.
Hoarse; harsh:
Not pleasant or acceptable; unattractive.
Not civilized; barbarous
Not diminishing in intensity, pace, or effort:
Lacking in shade; undiminished:
loud (related)
(Of clothing, decorations, etc.) Having unpleasantly and tastelessly contrasting colours or patterns; gaudy.
shrill (related)
Producing a sharp, high-pitched tone or sound:
ungrateful (related)
Not grateful; not expressing gratitude; a dissatisfied person.
firm (related)
The definition of firm is solid, hard or rigid.
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resolute (related)
The definition of resolute is being firm and unwavering in your convictions.
Acerbic is defined as language or actions which are hostile or sharp.
Sharp, bitter, stinging, or irritating to the taste or smell
Contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces.
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A substance or preparation, such as alum, that draws together or constricts body tissues, resulting in decreased flow of blood or other secretions.
Showing strict self-discipline and self-denial; ascetic
Difficult or distasteful to accept, admit, or bear:
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.
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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.
Extremely powerful or destructive:
Staring in a fierce, angry manner
(UK, slang) disgusting; gross
Harsh; rasping
Rough or grating in sound:
(Archaic) Unmercifully severe in temper or action.
Unable to be persuaded; relentless; unrelenting
Not harmonious; discordant, in conflict, etc.
inurbane
Not urbane; crude; unpolished
That jars (clashes or disagrees); incongruous, conflictful.
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
Rasping; grating
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
The definition of stark is something harsh or barren in appearance.
The definition of stern is someone who is very serious or strict.
Severe in discipline.
Constricted; tight:
The definition of truculent is rude speech or writing or a cruel person who likes to fight.
Not kind
Not stopping, relaxing, or slackening; incessant; persistent
Severity; rigor.
The definition of cacophony means sounds that are loud, and irritating and out of tune.
(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
polite (antonym)
The definition of polite is someone or something that exhibits consideration for others and socially acceptable behavior.
courteous (antonym)
Polite and gracious; considerate toward others; well-mannered
mild (antonym)
(Of a rule or punishment) Of only moderate severity.
smooth (antonym)
Having a fine texture:
soft (antonym)
Gentle in action or motion; easy.
pleasing (antonym)
Giving pleasure; pleasant; agreeable; gratifying
peaceful (antonym)
Characterized by peace; free from disturbance or disorder; calm; quiet; tranquil
gentle (antonym)
(Archaic) Well-born; of a good family or respectable birth, though not noble.
easy (antonym)
Free from worry, anxiety, trouble, or pain:
Hard; rigid; unyielding; inflexible
Uneven; rough; jagged
Not smooth or level:
No longer wet:
Harsh and irritating:
Making squawking sounds.
Demanding great care, patience, effort, etc.; arduous
Difficult to endure; severe; harsh:
Incapable of being changed; unalterable:
Exposed to wind and cold; unsheltered; treeless; bare
Sternly obstinate; unyielding:
Plain and direct, although distressing in effect
sounds (related)
Disagreeable to the sense of hearing
taste (related)
Having a noticeably sharp pungent taste or smell
hot (related)
Unusually lucky:
comfort (related)
Causing sharp, often prolonged discomfort
fine (antonym)
Very sharp; keen:
unforgive (related)
oppressive (related)
dreadful (related)
Loudly demanding or complaining
Broken so that fissures appear on the surface:
rude (related)
Barbarous or ignorant
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