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comfortless(adjective, hard, sharp, nasty)
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crisp
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critical(adjective, difficult, crabby, cranky)
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curt(adjective, aloof, reticent, sullen)
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disagreeable(adjective, person, tough, rough)
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disturbing(adjective, bleak, stark, austere)
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firm(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel)
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raw
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stiff-necked
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unkind(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
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wicked(adjective, hard, evil, sharp)
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abusive(adjective, hard, sharp, nasty)
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acrid(adjective, tough, harsh, gloomy)
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acute
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antagonistic(adjective, mean, tough, nasty)
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basic
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bitter(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
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brisk
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brutal(adjective, hard, tough, sharp)
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censorious
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