This is the 8708th most frequent Korean word.
가혹한
Harsh; cruel.
Here, '가혹한' (harsh) describes the nature of the decision that is severe or demanding.
그는 가혹한 결정을 내려야 했다.
He had to make a harsh decision.
In this sentence, '가혹한' characterizes the winter weather as being severe or unrelenting.
그녀는 가혹한 겨울 날씨를 견뎌야만 했다.
She had to endure the harsh winter weather.
This sentence uses '가혹한' to describe words that are stringent or unkind, inferring emotional impact.