Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
harsh truth
phrase
hahrsh trooth
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Definition
A reality that is difficult to accept or unpleasant but is nonetheless true.
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Examples
- Facing the harsh truth about my mistakes helped me grow as a person.
- Sometimes, the harsh truth is that not everyone achieves their dreams.
- Hearing the harsh truth from my friend was painful, but I needed it.
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Meaning
The term refers to facts or situations that are uncomfortable to acknowledge or discuss, often related to difficult realities of life.
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Synonyms
- brutal reality
- unpleasant reality
- frank truth