of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles; coarse meal; coarse sand; a coarse weave

[ Syn: coarse ]

unpleasantly stern; wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus; the nomad life is rough and hazardous

[ Syn: rough ]

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'

unkind or cruel or uncivil; had harsh words; a harsh and unlovable old tyrant; a rough answer

[ Syn: rough ]

severe; a harsh penalty'

sharply disagreeable; rigorous; the harsh facts of court delays; an abrasive character

[ Syn: abrasive ]