sound harsh

Examples (10)

• I'm sorry if my feedback sounded harsh; I didn't mean to be unkind.
• Try to rephrase that. It might sound a bit harsh to the client.
• I know my words can sometimes sound harsh, but I'm just being direct.
• His commands always sound harsh because of his gruff voice.
• Even if you mean well, your criticism is going to sound harsh if you don't choose your words carefully.
• Did I sound too harsh when I rejected their proposal?
• The automated message was programmed not to sound overly harsh.
• The verdict sounded harsh, but it was fair according to the law.
• Don't use that tone. You'll sound harsh and lose their cooperation.
• Without any context, the recorded warning sounded surprisingly harsh.