The difference between Harsh and Rigorous
When used as adjectives, harsh means unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses, whereas rigorous means showing, causing, or favoring rigour.
Harsh is also verb with the meaning: to negatively criticize.
check bellow for the other definitions of Harsh and Rigorous
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Harsh as an adjective:
Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.
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Harsh as an adjective:
Severe or cruel.
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Harsh as a verb (intransitive, slang):
To negatively criticize.
Examples:
" Quit harshing me already, I said that I was sorry! "
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Harsh as a verb (transitive, slang):
to put a damper on (a mood).
Examples:
" Dude, you're harshing my buzz. "
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Rigorous as an adjective:
Showing, causing, or favoring rigour; scrupulously accurate or strict; thorough.
Examples:
"a rigorous officer of justice"
"a rigorous execution of law"
"a rigorous inspection"
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Rigorous as an adjective:
Severe; intense.
Examples:
" a rigorous winter."