Harsh and Softened

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Harsh adjective - Disagreeable to one's aesthetic or artistic sense.

Usage example: the harsh lighting in the cafeteria makes the food look slightly off-color

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Softened is an antonym for harsh.

Nearby Words: harshness, harshly

Softened adjective - Lacking bodily strength.

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Harsh is an antonym for softened.

Nearby Words: softening, softener

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Softened and Harsh. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/harsh/softened

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