harsh

adjective/hɑːʃ/CEFR B2

কঠোর, রূঢ়; কর্কশ

Meaning

Severe and unkind, or unpleasantly rough to the senses.

Example sentences

  • The punishment was too harsh.শাস্তিটি বড় বেশি কঠোর ছিল।
  • The light was harsh on the eyes.আলোটা চোখে কড়া লাগছিল।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: cruel, bitter

Antonyms: gentle, mild

Similar words, and what each means

  • cruel

    নিষ্ঠুর

    Causing pain or suffering to others without pity.

  • bitter

    তেতো, তিক্ত, তিক্ত মনোভাবাপন্ন, ক্ষুব্ধ, বিরূপ

    Having a strong, sharp taste that is not sweet, like black coffee.

  • severe

    তীব্র, প্রচণ্ড; কঠোর

    Very bad or serious, or very strict.

Other English words for “কঠোর, রূঢ়; কর্কশ”

  • strict

    Demanding that rules be obeyed carefully.

  • rigorous

    Extremely thorough, careful, and exact.

  • austere

    Severe or strict; without comfort or luxury.

  • strenuous

    Needing or using a lot of physical or mental effort.

  • severe

    Very bad or serious, or very strict.

  • rude

    Not polite; behaving in a way that offends others.

Opposite words

  • gentle

    কোমল, মৃদু, কোমল স্বভাবের

    Soft, calm, and careful in the way you act.

  • mild

    মৃদু, নাতিশীতোষ্ণ, হালকা (ঝালহীন)

    Not strong, harsh, or extreme; gentle.

  • mellow

    মৃদু ও কোমল স্বাদ

    Soft, smooth and not sharp or harsh in taste.

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  1. “harsh” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • উগ্রমেজাজি, রগচটা
    • • কঠোর, রূঢ়; কর্কশ
    • • সবুজাভ, ঈষৎ সবুজ
    • • প্রতারণামূলক, জালিয়াতিপূর্ণ
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    কঠোর, রূঢ়; কর্কশ — harsh (adjective) — কঠোর, রূঢ়; কর্কশ. Severe and unkind, or unpleasantly rough to the senses.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “harsh”?

    • • instrumental
    • • sickly
    • • statuesque
    • • cruel
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    cruel — cruel — নিষ্ঠুর. Causing pain or suffering to others without pity.

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