Harsh Meaning in Hindi | Definition, Usage, and Examples

Harsh: कठोर

Word Meaning in English and Hindi

English: “Harsh” refers to something that is severe, unpleasant, or cruel in nature. It can describe both physical conditions (like weather) and emotional tones (like speech).
Hindi: “Harsh” का मतलब है कुछ जो कठोर, अप्रिय या क्रूर हो। यह शारीरिक स्थितियों (जैसे मौसम) और भावनात्मक स्वर (जैसे भाषण) दोनों को व्यक्त कर सकता है।

Description

The word “harsh” is commonly used to describe situations, behaviors, or conditions that are too severe, difficult, or unkind. It can refer to physical experiences like harsh weather conditions or to emotional expressions like harsh criticism or remarks. When something is harsh, it typically means it is not gentle, and it can be hurtful or uncomfortable.

Examples

S.No	English Sentence	Hindi Translation
1	“The harsh winter winds made it difficult to walk outside.”	“कठोर सर्दी की हवाओं ने बाहर चलना कठिन बना दिया।”
2	“She gave me a harsh reply to my question.”	“उसने मेरे सवाल का कठोर उत्तर दिया।”
3	“His harsh criticism made her feel bad.”	“उसकी कठोर आलोचना ने उसे बुरा महसूस कराया।”
4	“The harsh sunlight made the desert unbearable.”	“कठोर धूप ने रेगिस्तान को असहनीय बना दिया।”
5	“They had a harsh disagreement about the project.”	“उनके बीच परियोजना पर कठोर असहमतियाँ थीं।”
6	“The teacher’s harsh punishment shocked the students.”	“शिक्षक की कठोर सजा ने छात्रों को चौंका दिया।”
7	“His harsh tone made everyone uncomfortable.”	“उसका कठोर स्वर सभी को असहज कर गया।”
8	“The harsh reality of life can sometimes be overwhelming.”	“जीवन की कठोर वास्तविकता कभी-कभी अविस्मरणीय हो सकती है।”
9	“She spoke in a harsh manner during the meeting.”	“उसने बैठक के दौरान कठोर तरीके से बात की।”
10	“The harsh sound of the alarm woke me up early.”	“अलार्म की कठोर आवाज ने मुझे जल्दी उठा दिया।”

More Info About the Word

Pronunciation: हार्श
Word Type: Adjective
Synonyms: Severe, Stern, Rough, Cruel, Unkind, Bitter
Antonyms: Gentle, Kind, Soft, Mild, Tender, Friendly