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Contexts ▼▲ Superlative for unpleasantly rough or jarring to see or look at Superlative for unpleasantly rough or jarring in smell or taste Superlative for unpleasantly rough or jarring to listen to (of a surface) Superlative for not smooth (of a person or governing body) Superlative for cruel or severe in nature (of an action taken) Superlative for very severe or strict Superlative for severe and difficult to cope with Superlative for ill-mannered in nature Superlative for mentally difficult to come to terms with Superlative for capable of damaging or destroying organic matter (of cold weather or climate) Superlative for bitterly cold (of aesthetic sense) Superlative for excessively showy or ornamented … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Superlative for unpleasantly rough or jarring to see or look at intensest strongest roughest coarsest baddest grotesquest nastiest unloveliest unpleasantest most jarring most glaring most glary most blinding most dazzling most disagreeable most unaesthetic most displeasing most uncongenial most unpleasing most unwelcome most disturbing “The harsh light from the sun made little Tommy squint through his glasses.” Adjective ▲ Superlative for unpleasantly rough or jarring in smell or taste sharpest stiffest acridest bitterest sourest spiciest tangiest acerbest hottest pepperiest richest strongest tartest zestiest zingiest rottenest yuckiest yukkiest most pungent most piquant most acidic most stinging most aromatic most biting most fiery most overpowering most poignant most spiced most stinking most vinegary most distasteful most unpalatable most unsavoryUS most unsavouryUK “Some consumers felt that the condiment was particularly harsh on their noses and tastebuds.” Adjective ▲ Superlative for unpleasantly rough or jarring to listen to hoarsest brassiest raspiest scratchiest sharpest shrillest squawkiest croakiest gruffest squeakiest tinniest growliest jangliest noisiest most raucous most discordant most cacophonous most rasping most strident most dissonant most guttural most unharmonious most unmelodious most clamorous most jarring most metallic most penetrating most piercing most tumultuous most stridulant most astringent most clashing most earsplitting most stridulous most tuneless most unmusical most off-key “He has a powerful, harsh voice that would carry well on a parade ground.” Adjective ▲ (of a surface) Superlative for not smooth roughest ruggedest coarsest jaggedest jaggiest rockiest choppiest scraggiest stoniest scratchiest bristliest craggiest hairiest most ragged most abrasive most uneven most unlevel most cracked most asperous “I would not recommend walking over the harsh cobbled surface.” Adjective ▲ (of a person or governing body) Superlative for cruel or severe in nature cruelest hardest severest violentest meanest sternest unkindest dourest austerest grimmest roughest rigidest flintiest most barbaric most brutish most draconian most maleficent most pitiless most ruthless most sadistic most savage most tormenting most torturous most truculent most unsparing most wolfish most barbarous most relentless most unrelenting most brutal most callous most inhuman most oppressive most unfeeling most abusive most despotic most dictatorial most exacting most heartless most inhumane most intolerant most merciless most tyrannical most tyrannous most unsympathetic most authoritarian most insensitive most murderous most onerous most suppressive most unforgiving most unmerciful most illiberal most unpitying most critical most hardhanded most heavy-handed most hard-boiled most hard-shell “Years of oppression by the harsh ruler would finally come to an end.” Adjective ▲ (of an action taken) Superlative for very severe or strict severest strictest extremest hardest austerest direst seriousest strongest cruelest firmest heaviest rigidest sternest stiffest toughest grimmest most stringent most desperate most draconian most excessive most forceful most punishing most punitive most radical most brutal most drastic most inflexible most punitory most rigorous most uncompromising most hardhanded “The country's leaders are considering harsh measures to deal with the discontent.” Adjective ▲ Superlative for severe and difficult to cope with severest austerest grimmest hardest starkest baddest wretchedest bleakest roughest ruggedest toughest barrenest bitterest unfriendliest unpleasantest most tortuous most harrowing most burdensome most comfortless most grievous most inhospitable most onerous most oppressive most disagreeable most inhuman most intolerable most spartan most stringent most trying most bare-bones most crushing most desolate most excruciating most hostile most insufferable most overwhelming most Spartan most unbearable most unendurable most wearing “Reports on harsh conditions for workers have been denied by the industry.” Adjective ▲ Superlative for ill-mannered in nature foulest violentest bitterest impolitest rudest sharpest unfriendliest vulgarest bluntest brusquest curtest gruffest shortest surliest unkindest most abusive most acerbic most derisive most derogatory most insulting most obloquious most offensive most defamatory most degrading most denigratory most disdainful most insolent most obnoxious most pejorative most reproachful most sarcastic most scathing most scurrilous most uncomplimentary most unmannerly most contemptuous most discourteous most uncivil most vituperative most vituperatory most abrupt most contumelious most disparaging most ungracious most bad-mannered most disrespectful most ill-mannered most offhand “Tempers were frayed and harsh words would be exchanged.” Adjective ▲ Superlative for mentally difficult to come to terms with bitterest cruelest painfullest difficultest most agonizingUS most excruciating most heartrending most distressing most galling most grievous most harrowing most heartbreaking most heart-rending most hurtful most insufferable most tormenting most torturous most unbearable most gut-wrenching most traumatic most unendurable “Your ability to accept the harsh reality of losses sends a clear message about your courage and commitment.” Adjective ▲ Superlative for capable of damaging or destroying organic matter coarsest roughest acridest strongest most abrasive most burning most corrosive most erosive most mordant most caustic “Be careful when handling those harsh cleaning solutions.” Adjective ▲ (of cold weather or climate) Superlative for bitterly cold coldest bitterest bleakest chilliest frigidest frostiest nippiest shiveriest snappiest winteriestUK wintriestUS hardest iciest severest extremest nastiest wildest most brumal most cutting most frozen most gelid most piercing most freezing most arctic most uncomfortable most biting most glacial most inclement most intemperate “The explorers braved the harsh conditions to get to the summit.” Adjective ▲ (of aesthetic sense) Superlative for excessively showy or ornamented gaudiest kitschest brightest tawdriest noisiest boldest flashiest crudest loudest showiest vulgarest most garish most brilliant most dazzling most glaring most ostentatious most lurid most ornate most overdone “He showed up to the party dressed in harsh colors of blue and purple.” Find more words! 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