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128 entries under harsh topic. ×

4
difficult
4
firm(noun, adjective, strong, hard, tough)
4
pitiless(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, nasty)
4
unfeeling(adjective, hard, cool, tough, severe)
4
unsparing(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
3
Draconian(adjective, strong, tough, severe, firm)
3
acrid(adjective, severe, nasty, lively)
3
adamant(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
3
brutal(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
3
desolate(adjective, dull, unhappy, dark)
3
dreary(adjective, dull, unhappy, dark)
3
hard-nosed(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
3
inclement(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
3
rigourous
3
ruthless(adjective, appearance, mean, strong, hard)
3
stony(adjective, mean, hard, cold)
3
unsympathetic(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
2
brisk(adjective, severe, lively, sour)
2
depressing(adjective, dull, unhappy, dark)
2
exact(adjective, severe, solid, stiff)
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