Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Harsh

• (a.) Rough; disagreeable; grating
• (a.) disagreeable to the touch.
• (a.) disagreeable to the taste.
• (a.) disagreeable to the ear.
• (a.) Unpleasant and repulsive to the sensibilities; austere; crabbed; morose; abusive; abusive; severe; rough.
• (a.) Having violent contrasts of color, or of light and shade; lacking in harmony.

Synonyms of Harsh

• Bumpy
• Approximative
• Rough
• Raspy
• Jolting
• Pugnacious
• Jolty
• Crude
• Gravelly
• Rocky
• Coarse
• Fierce
• Abrasive
• Scratchy
• Jumpy
• Boisterous
• Grating
• Approximate
• Unsmooth
• Uncut
• Rasping
• Rough-Cut
• Vulgar
• Uncouth
• Common
• Bitter
• Acerb
• Acidulous
• Caustic
• Pungent
• Stinging
• Acetous
• Acrid
• Cutting
• Savage
• Tart
• Acid
• Acrimonious
• Sharp
• Vinegarish
• Acidulated
• Biting
• Irate
• Sour
• Virulent
• Unpleasant

Antonyms of Harsh

• Light
• Nectared
• Saccharine
• Sweet
• Pleasant
• Agreeable
• Kind
• Dulcet
• Honeyed
• Luscious

Homophones of Harsh

• Harsch