93 entries under cruel topic. ×

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rude(adjective, hard, smooth, rough, nasty)
22
surly(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
21
cantankerous(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
17
ill-tempered(adjective, hard, tough, rough, nasty)
16
bad-tempered(adjective, mean, hard, rough, nasty)
15
sour(adjective, hard, rough, nasty, low)
14
rough(adjective, hard, smooth, nasty, rude)
12
crotchety(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
11
mean(adjective, close, hard, tough, nasty)
8
nasty(adjective, mean, hard, tough, rough)
7
ugly(adjective, mean, hard, rough, nasty)
6
hostile(adjective, upset, hard, rough, nasty)
6
rugged(adjective, hard, rough, nasty, rude)
6
unpleasant(adjective, mean, hard, tough, rough)
5
disagreeable(adjective, mean, hard, rough, nasty)
4
down(adjective, hard, rough, nasty, low)
4
severe(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, rude)
4
unfeeling(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, rude)
4
vicious(adjective, hard, rough, nasty, rude)
3
brutal(adjective, hard, tough, severe, cold)
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