harsh environment
definitions
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A physical setting characterized by extreme climatic conditions, difficult terrain, or scarcity of resources that challenge survival.en: A physical setting characterized by extreme climatic conditions, difficult terrain, or scarcity of resources that challenge survival.
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A competitive, stressful, or unforgiving professional or social setting.en: A competitive, stressful, or unforgiving professional or social setting.
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A living condition marked by poverty, conflict, or lack of safety.en: A living condition marked by poverty, conflict, or lack of safety.
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A technical or computing setting with restricted resources or high security protocols.en: A technical or computing setting with restricted resources or high security protocols.
examples
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Desert plants are adapted to survive in a harsh environment.
Desert plants are adapted to survive in a harsh environment.
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The startup culture created a harsh environment for new employees.
The startup culture created a harsh environment for new employees.
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Many refugees struggle to find food in such a harsh environment.
Many refugees struggle to find food in such a harsh environment.
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The application failed when tested in the harsh environment.
The application failed when tested in the harsh environment.