TOO HARSHLY
Definition: In a manner that is excessively severe or strict; with excessive severity or criticism.
Synonyms: Overly Severe, Excessively Strict, Extremely Critical, Very Harsh, Overzealous Punishment
Usage Examples in Sentences
#1
The coach decided not to scold the players too harshly after the loss, encouraging them to do better next time.
#2
He criticized his colleague too harshly for a minor mistake, damaging their working relationship.
#3
The teacher's feedback was constructive, but she feared her students might perceive it as too harshly delivered.
#4
Despite her good intentions, the manager reprimanded the team too harshly, causing a decline in morale.
#5
The movie reviewer tends to judge films too harshly, often overlooking their positive aspects.
#6
Instead of providing constructive feedback, the coach criticized the players too harshly after the loss.
#7
She regretted disciplining her child too harshly, realizing a gentler approach would have been more effective.
#8
He spoke too harshly to his employees, causing low morale in the workplace.
#9
The teacher graded the students' papers too harshly, without considering their efforts.
#10
She judged the situation too harshly, failing to see the nuances involved.
#11
The critics reviewed the movie too harshly, overlooking its artistic merits.
#12
He disciplined himself too harshly, never allowing room for relaxation or self-care.
#13
She criticized him too harshly for his mistakes.
#14
Too harshly, he was punished for a minor offense.
#15
They judged the contestant too harshly based on one performance.
#16
Too harshly, she criticized his artwork.
#17
She abhors being judged too harshly by her peers.
#18
He felt the coach was critiquing his performance too harshly.
#19
They criticized the politician's speech too harshly.
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