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English to English adjective
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of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles |  | Example: coarse meal
coarse sand
a coarse weave
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Rough; disagreeable; grating | | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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unpleasantly stern | | Example: wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus
the nomad life is rough and hazardous
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disagreeable to the senses | | Example: the harsh cry of a blue jay
harsh cognac
the harsh white light makes you screw up your eyes
harsh irritating smoke filled the hallway
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unkind or cruel or uncivil | | Example: had harsh words
a harsh and unlovable old tyrant
a rough answer
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severe | | Example: a harsh penalty
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sharply disagreeable; rigorous | | Example: the harsh facts of court delays
an abrasive character
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