sound severe

Examples (10)

• His criticism might sound severe, but it's meant to be helpful.
• The new policy sounds severe for those who violate it.
• Her tone can sometimes sound severe, even when she's joking.
• The doctor's diagnosis, though accurate, sounded severe to the patient.
• If the punishment sounds severe, it's because the crime was serious.
• The regulations might sound severe, but they are necessary for safety.
• His initial reaction did sound severe, but he later softened.
• The warning sounded severe enough to make everyone pay attention.
• To an outsider, their strict rules might sound severe.
• The consequences of failing the exam could sound severe.