harsh in WordNet English dictionary

1. sharply disagreeable; rigorous
   "the harsh facts of court delays"; "an abrasive character"
   harsh  abrasive 
   
2. of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
   "coarse meal"; "coarse sand"; "a coarse weave"
   coarse  harsh 
   
3. severe
   "a harsh penalty"
   harsh 
   
4. unkind or cruel or uncivil
   "had harsh words"; "a harsh and unlovable old tyrant"; "a rough answer"
   harsh  rough 
   
5. unpleasantly stern
   "wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus"; "the nomad life is rough and hazardous"
   harsh  rough 
   
6. disagreeable to the senses
   "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"
   harsh