79 entries under mean topic. ×

36
severe(adjective, appearance, strong, hard)
34
harsh(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
11
sharp(adjective, hard, severe, evil)
9
obdurate(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
8
bitter(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
7
cold(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
7
frigid(adjective, hard, cool, harsh)
7
inexorable(adjective, appearance, strong, hard)
5
acid(sharp, nasty, harsh, lively)
5
relentless(adjective, appearance, strong, hard)
4
acerbic(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
4
acrimonious(adjective, tough, severe, evil)
3
arrogant(sharp, severity, ironic, sarcastic)
3
brusque(adjective, severe, sharp, ironic)
3
brutal(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
3
ruthless(adjective, appearance, strong, hard)
3
stony(adjective, hard, harsh, cold)
2
biting(sharp, nasty, bitter, caustic)
2
caustic(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
2
cutting(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
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