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harsh judgment

[/hɑːrʃ ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/]
noun phrasepl: harsh judgments
julgamento severo
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.
NYC Slang
a tough call
Synonyms
severe criticismstern verdictunfavorable assessmentcritical opinionrigid condemnation
Antonyms
lenient judgmentfavorable assessmentcompassionate evaluationmild criticism

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
julgamento severo
Most common and widely understood
Rio de Janeiro
julgamento rigoroso
Alternative form sometimes used in casual speech
São Paulo
julgamento duro
Colloquial variant
Portugal
julgamento áspero
Portuguese usage, with 'áspero' as alternative to 'severo'

Related Idioms & Phrases

pass judgment
jump to conclusions
judge a book by its cover
cast the first stone
sit in judgment
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