be harsh

Examples (10)

• It may seem harsh to criticize him after his death.
• The punishment appeared harsh for such a minor offense.
• Her words were unnecessarily harsh and hurtful.
• The new regulations proved harsh for small businesses.
• His tone sounded harsh when he rejected the proposal.
• The winter conditions were extremely harsh that year.
• Critics said the sentence was unduly harsh.
• The reality of life in the desert can be particularly harsh.
• Don't be too harsh on yourself for making mistakes.
• The lighting was surprisingly harsh in the interrogation room.