107 entries under harsh topic. ×

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unsociable(adjective, mean, tough, nasty)
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snappish(adjective, tough, difficult, feelings)
3
Draconian(adjective, tough, severe, firm)
3
oppressive(adjective, tough, severe, firm)
3
perverse(adjective, tough, severe, low, difficult)
3
prudish(adjective, tough, severe, firm)
3
rugged(adjective, tough, severe, cruel)
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sharp(adjective, hard, severe, nasty)
3
unsparing(adjective, close, hard, tough, severe)
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blunt(adjective, tough, severe, coarse)
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brusque(adjective, tough, severe, gloomy)
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cynical(adjective, tough, awkward, sullen)
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disagreeable(adjective, person, tough, severe, rough)
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firm(adjective, tough, severe, cruel)
2
fretful(adjective, tough, awkward, sullen)
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splenetic(adjective, tough, low, gloomy)
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unkind(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
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wicked(adjective, hard, severe, evil, sharp)
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acrid(adjective, tough, severe, gloomy)
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antagonistic(adjective, mean, tough, severe, nasty)
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