what does harsh mean?

[Manul]

English Idioms and Expressions, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #11 "Expressing Emotions", question 9

I would like to apologize for what I said to you the other day. I was very insensitive to you. Will you forgive me?

(a) compassionate
(b) sympathetic
(c) pathetic
(d) harsh

English Idioms and Expressions, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #11 "Expressing Emotions", answer 9

I would like to apologize for what I said to you the other day. I was very harsh to you. Will you forgive me?

Correct answer: (d) harsh
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what does harsh mean?

Manul

[Conchita]

Apart from 'insensitive, 'harsh' has the sense of 'cruel' or 'sharp'. A punishment can be harsh, for example.

A voice can be harsh, too, which means that it is rough and unpleasant.