harshly

//ˈhɑːʃli//
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Adverb

harshlyCanonical form
1

In a severe, unkind, or critical manner.

The teacher harshly criticized the student's work.

2

In a way that is unpleasantly rough, grating, or jarring to the senses.

The alarm rang harshly in the quiet room.

Synonym

severelycruellysternly

Antonym

gentlykindly