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| Draconian(adjective, tough, firm, harsh) | |
| Spartan | |
| demanding | |
| hidebound | |
| mean(adjective, hard, nasty, cross) | |
| meticulous | |
| oppressive(adjective, tough, firm, harsh) | |
| perverse(adjective, tough, low, difficult) | |
| prudish(adjective, tough, firm, harsh) | |
| rugged(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel) | |
| sharp(adjective, hard, nasty, harsh) | |
| short(adjective, grumpy, bad-tempered, abrupt) | |
| tart(adjective, grumpy, bad-tempered, tetchy) | |
| unbending | |
| unsparing(adjective, close, hard, tough) | |
| abrupt(adjective, irritable, grumpy, gruff) | |
| acerbic | |
| blunt(adjective, tough, harsh, coarse) | |
| brusque(adjective, tough, harsh, gloomy) | |
| caustic |
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