1. in a severe, rough, or unkind manner
2. in a way that is unpleasant to the senses

Examples

• The teacher spoke harshly to the disruptive student.
• She was harshly criticized for her poor performance.
• The judge sentenced him harshly for the crime.
• The wind blew harshly across the open field.
• The fabric felt harshly against her sensitive skin.
• He was treated harshly by his former colleagues.
• The bright lights shone harshly in the dark room.