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scathing(adjective, strong, keen, sharp)
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astringent(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
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rough(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
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hurtful(adjective, nasty, pain, unpleasant)
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inclement(adjective, cool, tough, severe)
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penetrating(adjective, strong, cool, severe)
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rugged(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
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stern(adjective, tough, severe, sharp)
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unrelenting(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
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annoying(adjective, rough, unpleasant, vicious)
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bleak(adjective, cool, tough, severe)
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mean(adjective, severe, evil, sharp)
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brutal(adjective, tough, severe, evil)
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excruciating(adjective, evil, sharp, rough)
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rigorous(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
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strong(adjective, great, tough, sharp)
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afflictive(adjective, rough, offensive, unpleasant)
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disturbing(adjective, moving, severe, sharp)
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unkind(adjective, mean, tough, severe)
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austere(adjective, mean, strong, tough)
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