harsh
/hɑ:ʃ; hɑrʃ/ adj
(-er, -est)
1 ~ (to sb/sth) unpleasantly rough or sharp, esp to the senses 粗糙而使人不舒服的; （尤指）刺激人感官的
a harsh texture, voice, light, colour 毛糙的织物、 刺耳的声音、 刺目的光线、 耀眼的颜色
be harsh to the ear/eye/touch 刺耳[刺目/扎手].
2 stern; cruel; severe 严酷的; 无情的; 严厉的
a harsh judge, judgement, punishment 严厉的法官、 判决、 处罚.