Vocabulary
Harsh
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses.
Urdu meaning
سخت، تلخ، ناگوار
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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The harsh realities in their countries remain troublingly persistent, forcing the uneducated and indigent to choose irregular journeys as safer travel alternatives are out of their reach.
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Migration toll
— 2026-04-27
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A critical social media post resultedin a harsh sentence and conviction under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act of a lawyer couple Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha in Islamabad.
Dawn Editorials —
A call to conscience
— 2026-04-10
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Noticeably, the language was much softer than previous statements issued by Arab capitals that have used a harsh tone against Iran.
Dawn Editorials —
Diplomatic push
— 2026-03-31
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It`s known for its dense foliage, fast growth and high tolerance for harsh environmental conditions.
Dawn Editorials —
A single species
— 2026-03-24
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The common theme in the harsh criticism by diverse segments of the population and media outlets was the lavish lifestyle of the government and its top officials.
Dawn Editorials —
Stopgap or long-term?
— 2026-03-19
Synonyms
grating, jarring, grinding, rasping, raspy, strident, raucous, brassy, jangling, metallic
Antonyms
soft, dulcet, subdued
Curator example
“drenched in a harsh white neon light”
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These entries support close reading of Dawn editorials and opinion pieces: short definitions,
Urdu equivalents where we have them, word relations, and—when generated—real lines from the editorial archive
so you can see tone and usage.
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