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