How to Use harsh in a Sentence

harsh

adjective

• The lighting in the room was very harsh.
• The climate there is very harsh.
• He was sentenced to a harsh prison term.
• The accident serves as a harsh reminder of the importance of wearing a seat belt.
• He had harsh words for his opponent.
• The state has established harsh penalties for drug dealers.
• She has been criticized for her harsh treatment of her students.
• It's time for her to face the harsh realities of this situation.
• We've had an extremely harsh winter.
• She has faced some extremely harsh criticism.
• Hearty woods like teak and acacia are meant to survive harsh weather; however, if the woods start to turn gray and muted, give them a facelift with a fresh coat of teak cleaner.
  — Ryan Conner, Dallas News, 13 Mar. 2023
• The ministry statement went on to highlight China’s harsh domestic penalties on drug trade and consumption.
  — Tara John, CNN, 30 Mar. 2023
• Italy has also instated harsher penalties for traffickers.
  — Stefano Pitrelli, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2023
• The all-white spacesuit is designed for ease of mobility and offer protection against the harsh conditions and hazards on the Moon.
  — Marco Marcelline, PCMAG, 19 Mar. 2023
• Cassava is a hardy crop that is capable of growing in harsh conditions and can be used to produce a wide range of products, including flour, ethanol and animal feed.
  — Daniel Danino, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2023
• Early-season Major League Soccer matches continue to be a test of the human body in harsh conditions.
  — Cincinnati Enquirer, The Enquirer, 11 Mar. 2023
• Winter has now hit the teen survivors, leading to some harsh filming conditions for the young cast members, who shot indoor cabin scenes on a soundstage and outdoor scenes in the woods of Canada.
  — Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2023
• Advertisement World & Nation Israel’s killing of Hamas’ leader is a harsh blow, but hardly fatal.
  — Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
• And apart from the attacks on Mr. Biden, the harshest lines of the night were aimed at Mr. Ramaswamy.
  — Jonathan Swan, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2023
• Avoid harsh cleansers that can strip the skin of natural oils.
  — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2024
• Avoid harsh acids, like lemon juice or apple cider vinegar, which could burn the skin.
  — Erica Sweeney, TIME, 12 June 2024
• The climate was harsh—very hot in summer, very cold in winter.
  — Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2024
• Avoid using harsh drain cleaners or bleach, which can harm your pipes and your health.
  — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2023
• So these will be the first that contested their charges and could be the harshest sentences yet.
  — Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 25 May 2023
• The boys have grown up in the spotlight and their own wives and families have gotten the same harsh limelight.
  — Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 28 Apr. 2023
• Being harsh on yourself watching film and try to watch the starter and put yourself in his shoes.
  — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 30 Sep. 2024
• Some of the construction crews still can directly feel the impact of the harsh winter.
  — Lacey Latch, The Arizona Republic, 31 May 2023
• In my test clip, this evened out harsh lighting and gave clips a more natural look.
  — PCMAG, 30 June 2024
• Your roof takes the brunt of any harsh weather: the beating sun, thrashing rain, winter snowstorms and the like.
  — Good Housekeeping, 25 Apr. 2023
• The judge acknowledged the defendants’ difficult childhoods but said neither those harsh upbringings, nor their relatively young ages at the time of the killings, nor the various family rivalries and accusations justified their actions.
  — Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 9 Nov 2024