137 entries under severe topic. ×

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unsparing(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
10
truculent(adjective, appearance, strong, kind)
10
unpitying(adjective, mean, hard, cool)
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abusive(adjective, mean, hard, sharp)
9
cold-hearted(adjective, person, hard, tough)
9
hurtful(adjective, mean, hard, nasty)
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obdurate(adjective, mean, strong, hard, cool)
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rude(adjective, hard, nasty, violent)
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stiff(adjective, hard, rough, harsh)
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uncaring(adjective, person, mean, hard, cool)
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uncordial(adjective, person, hard, tough)
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cutthroat(adjective, mean, strong, harsh)
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forbidding(adjective, characteristic, person, appearance, strong)
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inflexible(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
8
stony(adjective, mean, hard, cool, tough)
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vengeful(adjective, characteristic, mean, nasty)
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rigid(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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terrible(adjective, appearance, mean, strong, hard)
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extreme(adjective, hard, tough, harsh)
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icy(adjective, person, mean, hard, cool)
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