adjective
unsanft
harsh
The German word "unsanft" is an adjective that means "rough", "harsh", or "abrupt". It is made up of the prefix "un-" (a negation) and the word "sanft", which means "gentle" or "soft".
Similar words:
- rau (rough)
- hart (hard/harsh)
- brutal (brutal)
Difference:
While rau and hart emphasize physical roughness or hardness, unsanft often describes a sudden, unexpected, or emotionally harsh action or manner, often contrasting with gentleness (sanft).
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Examples
Die unsanfte Kritik verletzte ihn sehr.adjective
The harsh criticism hurt him a lot.
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