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hairy(adjective, hard, sharp, nasty)
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hard-boiled(adjective, hard, tough, sharp)
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hurtful(adjective, harsh, unpleasant, cruel)
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intemperate(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
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intense(adjective, strong, complete, harsh)
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malign(adjective, strong, intense, violent)
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primitive(adjective, strong, rough, intense)
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punitive(adjective, hard, sharp, nasty)
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raw(adjective, extreme, grim, intemperate)
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rigid(adjective, hard, correct, rough)
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sour(adjective, hard, cruel, bleak)
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anesthetized(adjective, hard, tough, cold)
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apathetic(adjective, hard, tough, cold)
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asleep(adjective, hard, tough, cold)
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benumbed(adjective, hard, tough, cold)
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cantankerous(adjective, hard, tough, cold)
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cold fish(expression, adjective, hard, tough)
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comfortless(adjective, hard, sharp, nasty)
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crotchety(adjective, hard, tough, cold)
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cussed(adjective, hard, sharp, nasty)
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