Harsher Meaning in English

word · lemma: harsh

US

ˈhɑɹʃɝ

HAR-sher

UK

hˈɑːʃɐ

HAH-shuh

Definition

Comparative form of 'harsh'. Something that is 'harsher' is more severe, strict, or uncomfortable than something else.

Usage & Nuances

'Harsher' is used for comparing people, weather, comments, or conditions. It often has a negative tone and is less formal than 'more severe'. Common phrases: 'harsher punishment', 'harsher climate', 'harsher reality'. Avoid using with uncountable or positive things.

• Spanish: más severo - más duro
• Portuguese (BR): mais severo - mais duro
• Portuguese (PT): mais severo - mais duro
• Chinese (Simplified): 更严厉 - 更苛刻
• Chinese (Traditional): 更嚴厲 - 更苛刻
• Hindi: और कठोर - और सख्त
• Arabic: أكثر قسوة - أشد صرامة
• Bengali: আরো কঠোর - আরো নির্মম - আরো কঠিন
• Russian: более суровый - строже
• Japanese: より厳しい - より過酷な
• Vietnamese: khắc nghiệt hơn - nghiêm khắc hơn
• Korean: 더 가혹한 - 더 엄격한
• Turkish: daha sert - daha acımasız
• Urdu: زیادہ سخت - زیادہ کٹھور
• Indonesian: lebih keras - lebih kasar

Example Sentences

The teacher gave a harsher punishment this time.

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Winter is harsher in the mountains than in the city.

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His voice became harsher as he got angry.

basic

That feedback was even harsher than I expected.

natural

If the rules get any harsher, people might quit.

natural

Living conditions there are much harsher than here.

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