51 entries under harsh topic. ×

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misanthropic(adjective, person, tough, attitude)
11
critical(adjective, severe, keen, sharp)
9
unsociable(adjective, upset, tough, gloomy)
8
sour(adjective, tough, sharp, gloomy)
7
gloomy(noun, adjective, bad, weak, tough)
6
sullen(adjective, upset, tough, negative)
5
acerbic(adjective, mean, evil, sharp, nasty)
5
captious(adjective, mean, tough, severe, sharp)
5
carping(adjective, mean, severe, sharp, nasty)
5
tart(adjective, tough, sharp, gloomy)
4
acrimonious(adjective, mean, tough, evil, sharp)
4
nasty(adjective, mean, bitter, arrogant)
3
acid(adjective, mean, tough, sharp, nasty)
3
acrid(adjective, tough, keen, sharp)
3
difficult(tough, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered)
3
glum(noun, adjective, tough, gloomy)
3
mean(adjective, sharp, nasty, bitter)
3
mordant(adjective, mean, keen, sharp)
3
severe(adjective, mean, evil, sharp, nasty)
3
trying(tough, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered)
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