More than unpleasant (5)

I believe the answer is:

harsh

(Other definitions for harsh that I've seen before include "Severe - unkind" , "Strict, unfair" , "Severe and disagreeable" , "Draconian" , "Unpleasantly rough" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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