Definition of "Harsh" :

adjective: sharply disagreeable; rigorous

"The harsh facts of court delays."

adjective: severe

"A harsh penalty."

adjective: unkind or cruel or uncivil

"Had harsh words."

adjective: unpleasantly stern

"Wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus."

adjective: unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses

"The harsh cry of a blue jay."

adjective: of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles