Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

harsh truth

phrase
hahrsh trooth
Definition
A reality that is difficult to accept or unpleasant but is nonetheless true.
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.
Meaning
The term refers to facts or situations that are uncomfortable to acknowledge or discuss, often related to difficult realities of life.
Synonyms
  • brutal reality
  • unpleasant reality
  • frank truth