102 entries under tough topic. ×

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snappish(adjective, difficult, harsh, feelings)
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Draconian(adjective, severe, firm, harsh)
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oppressive(adjective, severe, firm, harsh)
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perverse(adjective, severe, low, difficult)
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prudish(adjective, severe, firm, harsh)
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rugged(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel)
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unsparing(adjective, close, hard, severe)
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blunt(adjective, severe, harsh, coarse)
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brusque(adjective, severe, harsh, gloomy)
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cynical(adjective, harsh, awkward, sullen)
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disagreeable(adjective, person, severe, rough)
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firm(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel)
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fretful(adjective, harsh, awkward, sullen)
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odious(adjective, person, offensive, dark)
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splenetic(adjective, low, harsh, gloomy)
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unkind(adjective, mean, hard, severe)
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acrid(adjective, severe, harsh, gloomy)
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antagonistic(adjective, mean, severe, nasty)
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bitter(adjective, mean, hard, severe)
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brutal(adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
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