Extremely severe or harsh; describing conditions, treatment, or situations that are very difficult or cruel.
冬山での過酷な気象条件を乗り切るのは難しい。
Getting through the severe weather conditions in winter mountains is difficult.
過酷な労働環境が原因で社員の離職が相次いだ。
Many employees quit due to the harsh working conditions.
彼女は過酷な訓練を乗り越えて試験に合格した。
She passed the exam after enduring rigorous training.