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63 entries under harsh topic. ×

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resentful(adjective, hurt, tough, severe)
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ruthless(adjective, unpleasant, cruel, vicious)
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tiresome(adjective, hard, severe, offensive)
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tiring(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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toilsome(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult)
2
unkind(adjective, tough, cruel, wicked)
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austere(adjective, tough, severe, heavy)
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backbreaking(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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brutal(adjective, tough, unpleasant, cruel)
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dour(adjective, tough, severe, cruel)
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effortful(adjective, tough, rough, difficult)
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exacting(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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fatiguing(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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grinding(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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inclement(adjective, tough, severe, unpleasant)
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intemperate(adjective, tough, severe, unpleasant)
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overpowering(adjective, strong, severe, violent)
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rigorous(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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rugged(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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strenuous(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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