harsh conditions
definitions
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Severe environmental circumstances, such as extreme weather or terrain, that make survival or comfort difficult.en: Severe environmental circumstances, such as extreme weather or terrain, that make survival or comfort difficult.
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Unpleasant, demanding, or unsafe situations regarding housing, employment, or general life circumstances.en: Unpleasant, demanding, or unsafe situations regarding housing, employment, or general life circumstances.
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Strict or unfavorable stipulations found within legal contracts or agreements.en: Strict or unfavorable stipulations found within legal contracts or agreements.
examples
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The explorers struggled to survive in the harsh conditions of the Arctic.
The explorers struggled to survive in the harsh conditions of the Arctic.
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Many refugees live in camps with very harsh conditions.
Many refugees live in camps with very harsh conditions.
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They refused to sign the contract due to its harsh conditions.
They refused to sign the contract due to its harsh conditions.