1. A severe, critical, or unfavorable assessment or opinion about someone or something, often made without sufficient consideration or compassion
The critic's harsh judgment of the film disappointed many fans.
O julgamento severo do crítico sobre o filme decepcionou muitos fãs.
2. A stern or rigorous decision made by a judge or authority figure
The court delivered a harsh judgment against the defendant.
O tribunal proferiu um julgamento severo contra o réu.