adj satadj.allunpleasantly sternSynset:rough
Examples:- wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus
- the nomad life is rough and hazardous
Antonyms:pleasant
Derivationally Related Form:roughnessharshness
Inherited Hypernyms:harsh
Similar to:unpleasant
adj satadj.allunpleasantly rough or jarring to the sensesExamples:- 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
Antonyms:pleasant
Derivationally Related Form:harshness
Inherited Hypernyms:harsh
Similar to:unpleasant
adjadj.allof textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particlesAttributes:texture
Synset:coarse
Examples:- coarse meal
- coarse sand
- a coarse weave
Antonyms:fine
Derivationally Related Form:coarsenessharshness
Inherited Hypernyms:coarse
Similar to:coarse-grained large-grained coarse-grained farinaceous grainy granular granulose gritty mealy granulated loose open plush-like plushy
See also:rough unsmooth
adj satadj.allunkind or cruel or uncivilSynset:rough
Examples:- had harsh words
- a harsh and unlovable old tyrant
- a rough answer
Antonyms:kind
Derivationally Related Form:harshness
Inherited Hypernyms:harsh
Similar to:unkind
adj satadj.allsevereAntonyms:light
Inherited Hypernyms:harsh
Similar to:heavy
adj satadj.allsharply disagreeable; rigorousSynset:abrasive
Examples:- the harsh facts of court delays
- an abrasive character
Antonyms:agreeable
Derivationally Related Form:abrasivenessharshness
Inherited Hypernyms:harsh
Similar to:disagreeable