harsh
adjective
ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect.
harshest
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superlativeof harsh.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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We have sophisticated breeding programs, world-class genetics and an enormous herd of cattle developed to perform in the harshest conditions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
They formed an essential part of the survival strategies that enabled people to live in some of the harshest environments on Earth.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
Some of the harshest criticism about the overall process came from within City Hall.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
Many try to keep cool by covering their heads, drinking salted water or adjusting work hours to avoid the harshest afternoon sun - but such measures offer only limited relief.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
His appetite did not change under either the best or the harshest of circumstances.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
