Harsh and Reasonable

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Harsh adjective - Hard to accept or bear especially emotionally.

Usage example: harsh words of criticism from her music teacher

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Reasonable is an antonym for harsh.

Nearby Words: harshness, harshly

Reasonable adjective - According to the rules of logic.

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Harsh is an antonym for reasonable.

Reasonable Authority Figure: The instructors, while harsh, are also understanding.

Source: Film / Ah Boys to Men

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