HARSH

adj disagreeable to the ear.

2. harsh ·adj disagreeable to the taste.

3. harsh ·adj disagreeable to the touch.

4. harsh ·adj rough; disagreeable; grating.

5. harsh ·adj having violent contrasts of color, or of light and shade; lacking in harmony.

6. harsh ·adj unpleasant and repulsive to the sensibilities; austere; crabbed; morose; abusive; abusive; severe; rough.