93 entries under hard topic. ×

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cruel(adjective, person, mean, strong)
46
inhuman(adjective, adverb, animal, person, mean)
42
ruthless(adjective, mean, tough, severe)
34
harsh(adjective, mean, tough, severe)
30
merciless(adjective, mean, tough, severe)
30
pitiless(adjective, person, mean, tough)
26
unkind(adjective, person, mean, tough)
20
heartless(adjective, mean, feeling, tough)
20
severe(adjective, person, mean, tough)
20
unsympathetic(adjective, person, mean, tough)
18
rough(adjective, severe, difficult, rude)
18
cold-blooded(adjective, person, mean, tough)
18
murderous(adjective, strong, severe, difficult)
16
callous(adjective, mean, tough, severe)
15
cold(adjective, good, person, mean, bad)
12
hardhearted(adjective, person, mean, cold)
12
stern(adjective, person, mean, tough)
12
tough(adjective, good, bad, cool)
11
tyrannical(adjective, evil, nasty, harsh)
10
sanguinary(adjective, violent, cruel, vicious)
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