harshly
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/ˈhɑːrʃli/
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/ˈhɑːʃli/
in a cruel or unkind way
The teacher spoke harshly to the student who was late.
in a way that is too bright or ugly to look at
The room was harshly lit, making it hard to see.
in a way that is unpleasant to hear
The alarm rang harshly, waking everyone up.
in a way that is too rough and may cause damage
He scrubbed the pan harshly, leaving scratches.