168 entries under hard topic. ×

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flinty(adjective, characteristic, strong, tough)
14
implacable(adjective, characteristic, appearance, mean, strong)
13
insensitive(adjective, person, mean, cool)
12
frigid(adjective, person, mean, cool)
12
uncompassionate(adjective, mean, cool, tough)
12
unforgiving(adjective, mean, severe, rough)
11
coldhearted(adjective, person, mean, severe)
11
sanguinary(adjective, tough, harsh, violent)
11
unpleasant(adjective, characteristic, mean, cool)
11
unsparing(adjective, mean, strong, tough)
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uncharitable(adjective, characteristic, person, mean)
10
unpitying(adjective, mean, cool, severe)
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abusive(adjective, mean, severe, sharp)
9
cold-hearted(adjective, person, tough, severe)
9
hurtful(adjective, mean, severe, nasty)
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obdurate(adjective, mean, strong, cool)
9
poignant(adjective, characteristic, nasty, pain)
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rude(adjective, severe, nasty, violent)
9
stiff(adjective, severe, rough, harsh)
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uncaring(adjective, person, mean, cool)
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