106 entries under harsh topic. ×

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grouchy(adjective, tough, low, sad)
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stern(adjective, tough, severe, cruel)
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stringent(adjective, strong, tough, severe, sharp)
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sullen(adjective, mean, bad, tough, wrong)
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antagonistic(adjective, mean, bad, tough, wrong)
5
hateful(adjective, mean, bad, wrong, severe)
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poignant(adjective, strong, hard, severe, sharp)
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rough(adjective, severe, stiff, rigid)
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snappish(adjective, tough, gloomy, depressed)
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sulky(adjective, tough, low, sad)
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unfriendly(adjective, mean, bad, wrong, evil)
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unpleasant(adjective, mean, tough, severe)
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bad-tempered(adjective, mean, tough, cross)
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dour(adjective, tough, severe, low, sad)
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grim(adjective, tough, severe, cruel)
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morose(adjective, mean, tough, severe, nasty)
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rigorous(adjective, tough, severe, grim)
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austere(adjective, mean, tough, severe, evil)
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bleak(adjective, tough, severe, cold)
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blunt(adjective, tough, severe, awkward)
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