144 entries under harsh topic. ×

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hard-bitten(adjective, hard, rough, careless)
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hard-core(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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hard-line(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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ill(adjective, mean, hostile, unfriendly)
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impenitent(adjective, hard, tough, careless)
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intemperate(adjective, unpleasant, vicious, painful)
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intolerant(adjective, hard, tough, cold)
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iron-fisted(adjective, mean, severe, constant)
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pugnacious(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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raging(adjective, strong, severe, intense)
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rapacious(adjective, violent, vicious, fierce)
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ravening(adjective, violent, vicious, fierce)
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uncalled-for(adjective, mean, severe, unreasonable)
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uncontrollable(adjective, strong, hard, severe, rough)
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uncultivated(adjective, hard, rough, rude)
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boisterous(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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brusque(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
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bullheaded(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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coldblooded(adjective, mean, hard, cold)
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cynical(adjective, mean, hard, unfeeling)
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