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What is the difference between harsh and rude ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between harsh and rude ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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Rude is just disrespect. Like when you roll your eyes while someone is talking, that's rude.
Harsh (in this context) can also be like blunt, but it' is in a bad way. Sometimes in English, we have words like "only", "just", "kind of", etc. to soften the blow of a certain sentence. Being harsh is taking all those away.
"Just finish it all by Monday, okay?"
Sounds kinder than,
"Finish it by Monday."
which is harsher.
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Harsh -> when talking about a person or how a person acts: kind of like strict, blunt, to the point, not kind. When talking about weather: severe
Rude -> mainly only for people: unkind, doesnt care about othersâ feelings
âMy English teacher is really harsh; she corrects me every single time I make a mistake, even if itâs tiny.â
âMy math teacher is a harsh grader. He never gives partial credit.â
âThe wind is really harsh today, huh?â
âMy English teacher is really rude; he never listen to studentsâ questions.â
âWhat a rude customer! They complained about the food and didnât even pay.â
âDonât be rude to guests.â
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Harsh could mean:
- unpleasant
Harsh irritating smoke filled the hallway.
The weather's harsh today.
- cruel
She said some harsh words.
- severe
Murder deserves a harsh punishment.
Rude refers to bad behavior or just plain bad manners.
Dealing with rude customers makes me very unhappy.
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