75 entries under harsh topic. ×
| awkward(adjective, tough, rough, delicate) | |
| exacting(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe) | |
| fussy(adjective, hard, tough, particular) | |
| heavy(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe) | |
| distressing(adjective, severe, rough, tender) | |
| particular(adjective, rigid, meticulous, fussy) | |
| rigorous(adjective, hard, severe, rough) | |
| unpleasant(adjective, hard, severe, evil, rough) | |
| stiff(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough) | |
| effortful(adjective, hard, great, tough, rough) | |
| dangerous(noun, adjective, hard, tough, severe) | |
| picky(adjective, tough, particular, meticulous) | |
| grim(adjective, tough, severe, unhappy) | |
| prickly(tough, awkward, burning, grumpy) | |
| perverse(adjective, support, tough, attitude) | |
| sharp(adjective, rough, tender, cruel) | |
| rigid(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough) | |
| persnickety(adjective, rigid, strict, particular) | |
| cynical(tough, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered) | |
| hypercritical(adjective, rigid, strict, meticulous) |
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