harshness
Example Sentences
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Genesis brand engineers spend some coin to attenuate engine and mechanical noise, vibration and harshness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
To assess excessive punishment claims, Colorado courts begin by comparing “the gravity or seriousness of the offense to the harshness of the penalty.”
From Slate ● Dec. 29, 2025
Far from rosy, the emotionally layered mother-daughter dynamic is laced with both believable harshness and unconditional devotion, creating a portrayal that makes the depiction of childhood in most American family-oriented films feel simplistic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2024
Though judges frequently depart from the guidelines, introducing wide variability, "the risk of harshness is greater than in most countries" - particularly for high-profile cases, Prof Richman said.
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2024
Judith’s voice has lost a little of its harshness.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
