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disdainful(adjective, hard, unfeeling, unsympathetic, hardened)
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forbidding(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, cruel)
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habituated(adjective, hard, unfeeling, unsympathetic, hardened)
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hard-as-nails(adjective, hard, unfeeling, unsympathetic, hardened)
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hard-hearted(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, cruel)
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hard-nosed(adjective, hard, tough, severe, sharp)
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hardhearted(adjective, hard, careless, indifferent, cruel)
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heartless(adjective, hard, careless, indifferent, cruel)
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impassive(adjective, hard, tough, careless, indifferent)
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impenitent(adjective, hard, tough, careless, indifferent)
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impious(adjective, hard, unfeeling, unsympathetic, hardened)
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inaccessible(adjective, hard, unfeeling, unsympathetic, hardened)
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indifferent(adjective, hard, careless, cruel, apathetic)
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indurated(adjective, hard, careless, indifferent, cruel)
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inhumane(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, cruel)
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insensate(adjective, hard, careless, indifferent, cruel)
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insensible(adjective, hard, careless, indifferent, cruel)
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insensitive(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, careless)
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insentient(adjective, hard, careless, indifferent, cruel)
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intolerant(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, cruel)
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