20 entries under harsh topic. ×

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acrid(adjective, sharp, unpleasant, bitter)
12
acerbic(adjective, mean, evil, taste, sharp)
12
bitter(adjective, mean, evil, sharp, nasty)
12
sharp(adjective, mean, evil, nasty)
11
sour(adjective, taste, sharp, bitter)
11
tart(noun, adjective, taste, sharp)
9
astringent(adjective, sharp, unpleasant, bitter)
8
acetous(adjective, taste, sharp, unpleasant)
8
sarcastic(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty)
6
tangy(adjective, taste, sharp, unpleasant)
5
acidic(adjective, sharp, unpleasant, bitter)
5
corrosive(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty)
5
mordant(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty)
4
scathing(unpleasant, critical, caustic, cutting)
2
sardonic(mean, sharp, nasty, bitter)
2
vinegary(adjective, sharp, unpleasant, bitter)
1
cynical(mean, sharp, nasty, bitter)
1
disparaging(mean, sharp, nasty, bitter)
1
mean(sharp, nasty, bitter, caustic)
0
disrespectful(mean, sharp, caustic, sarcastic)
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