Harsh and Trying

Harsh

Harsh adjective - Difficult to endure.
Usage example: harsh conditions in the refugee camp

Trying and harsh are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Trying" instead an adjective "Harsh".

Nearby Words: harshness, harshly

Trying

Trying adjective - Difficult to endure.
Usage example: a harrowing account of the trying conditions experienced by the hostages prior to their release

Harsh and trying are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Harsh" instead an adjective "Trying".

Nearby Words: try, tried

Both words in one sentence

  • Call Back The Star Trek: The Original Series fanfic Retribution: While trying to get Kirk to forgive himself for his harsh words, Spock reminds Kirk that he forgave Spock for attempted murder.
    Source: Call Back
  • Together, the three attempt to survive both the harsh wastes and a relentless group of bounty hunters while trying to find the coveted beverage — Nuka Cola.
  • Series / The 100 Dystopia: The Ark isn't a great place to live, what with harsh laws and the tight restrictions on resources and population, but it's mostly just a matter of trying to survive on limited resources.
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