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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"The trial court imposed one of the harshest punishments for these charges, although fines and less severe penalties were also available."
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 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
They are each other’s first readers and, occasionally, harshest critics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
Russia remains marked by some of the developed world’s harshest mortality rates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
Some life-forms on earth can survive a long time under the harshest conditions: animal eggs hatch after many years and plant seeds sprout after centuries.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
