Unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses.

अप्रिय

English Usage: The harsh sound of the alarm startled everyone.

Hindi Usage: अलार्म की अप्रिय आवाज़ ने सभी को चौंका दिया।

The quality of being harsh or severe.

कठोरता

English Usage: The harshness of the winter made it difficult to go outside.

Hindi Usage: सर्दियों की कठोरता के कारण बाहर जाना मुश्किल था।