What is the antonym (opposite) of the word ‘Harsh’?

Explanation

‘Harsh’ describes something severe, cruel, or unpleasantly rough, so its opposite is ‘gentle,’ meaning mild and kind, as in ‘She spoke in a gentle tone to calm the child.’ Both ‘strict,’ ‘severe,’ and ‘cruel’ are near-synonyms of ‘harsh,’ not opposites, making ‘gentle’ the only correct antonym here. This question type rewards careful reading rather than picking the first vaguely ‘negative’ word. Explore more English MCQs on mcqstutor to keep practicing.