35 entries under harsh topic. ×

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cavillous(severe, cross, critical, contrary)
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corrosive(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty)
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cutting(mean, severe, keen, sharp)
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demanding(severe, cross, critical, contrary)
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exacting(severe, cross, critical, contrary)
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exceptive(severe, cross, critical, contrary)
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mean(sharp, nasty, bitter, caustic)
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mordant(adjective, mean, keen, sharp, nasty)
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nagging(severe, cross, critical, contrary)
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niggling(severe, critical, demanding, dissatisfied)
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nit-picking(severe, cross, critical, contrary)
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scathing(keen, sharp, rude, critical)
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severe(mean, sharp, nasty, cross)
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sharp(mean, severe, keen, nasty)
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trenchant(mean, severe, keen, sharp)
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