harsh
/hɑrʃ/
adjective
cruel and unkind toward others
"The criticism was harsh."
"The teacher's harsh words made the student cry because she told him that his essay was terrible and that he would never become a good writer."
Explore 4 English words about short-tempered traits with pronunciation, definitions and example sentences.
cruel and unkind toward others
"The criticism was harsh."
"The teacher's harsh words made the student cry because she told him that his essay was terrible and that he would never become a good writer."
having a strong desire to harm others
"She is vindictive."
"The vindictive ex employee hacked into the company's computer system and deleted important files because he wanted to get revenge for being fired unfairly."
prone to unexpected and sudden changes, usually gets worse or dangerous
"The situation is volatile."
"The stock market is volatile and prices can rise or fall dramatically within a single day so investing carries significant risk for inexperienced traders."
characterized by intensity, passion, or strong emotion
"His speech was fiery."
"The fiery debate between the candidates showcased their intense passion and strong convictions on the critical issues."
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