75 entries under harsh topic. ×

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bearish(adjective, hard, open, direct, tough)
6
morose(adjective, tough, low, depressed)
5
ill-tempered(tough, gloomy, depressed, sullen)
5
inconsiderate(adjective, hard, tough, rude)
5
severe(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
5
sour(adjective, tough, low, gloomy)
5
sullen(adjective, tough, gloomy, depressed)
4
bad-tempered(adjective, tough, difficult, rude)
4
boorish(adjective, hard, tough, rude)
4
nasty(adjective, mean, hard, tough, sharp)
4
snappy(adjective, direct, tough, keen, rough)
4
unceremonious(adjective, hard, open, direct, tough)
4
uncouth(adjective, hard, tough, rude)
4
unpleasant(adjective, hard, tough, sharp)
3
acid(adjective, mean, tough, sharp)
3
splenetic(tough, low, gloomy, awkward)
2
crotchety(adjective, tough, unpleasant, awkward)
2
dour(adjective, tough, severe, gloomy)
2
gloomy(tough, low, miserable, awkward)
2
improper(adjective, hard, tough, rude)
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