29 entries under harsh topic. ×

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captious(adjective, praise, severe, cross)
12
hypercritical(adjective, praise, severe, cross)
8
derogatory(adjective, severe, offensive, critical)
8
overcritical(adjective, praise, severe, cross)
7
faultfinding(adjective, praise, severe, critical)
7
severe(adjective, severe, cross, critical)
6
exacting(adjective, severe, cross, critical)
6
sarcastic(adjective, severe, offensive, cross)
6
trenchant(adjective, severe, unfriendly, bitter)
5
reproachful(adjective, severe, offensive, rude)
4
cutting(adjective, severe, unfriendly, bitter)
4
sharp(adjective, severe, unfriendly, bitter)
4
stern(adjective, severe, critical, disapproving)
3
belittling(adjective, severe, offensive, critical)
3
biting(adjective, severe, unfriendly, bitter)
3
calumniatory(adjective, severe, critical, demanding)
3
caviling(adjective, severe, cross, critical)
3
demanding(adjective, severe, cross, critical)
3
judgmental(adjective, severe, critical, unfavorable)
2
disapproving(adjective, severe, sharp, critical)
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