Difference between Harsh and Mealy

Harsh

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses. Severe or cruel.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To negatively criticize. to put a damper on (a mood).

Example sentence: The harsh reality is this: to have influence in the world, you need to be willing and able to reward your friends and punish your enemies.

Mealy

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Describing a substance, especially a dry foodstuff such as grain, that resembles meal.