#1 harsh a. [coarse] of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles; "coarse meal"; "coarse sand"; "a coarse weave". wn
#2 harsh s. [rough] unkind or cruel or uncivil; "had harsh words"; "a harsh and unlovable old tyrant"; "a rough answer". wn
#3 harsh s. severe; "a harsh penalty". wn
#4 harsh s. [abrasive] sharply disagreeable; rigorous; "the harsh facts of court delays"; "an abrasive character". wn
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