103 entries under harsh topic. ×

22
callous(noun, adjective, calm, person, mean)
17
unfeeling(noun, adjective, mean, bad, hard)
15
tough(noun, adjective, mean, strong, hard)
13
obdurate(adjective, person, strong, hard, tough)
13
unsympathetic(adjective, mean, bad, hard, tough)
11
cold-blooded(adjective, person, bad, hard, tough)
10
hard(adjective, mean, strong, sound, tough)
8
inflexible(adjective, person, mean, strong, hard)
7
strict(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
7
thick-skinned(noun, adjective, calm, mean, hard)
6
cold(adjective, calm, hard, tough)
6
hard-nosed(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
6
rough(adjective, person, strong, hard, simple)
6
ruthless(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
6
stern(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
5
hard-bitten(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
5
merciless(adjective, person, hard, severe, rough)
4
adamant(adjective, person, mean, strong, hard)
4
unbending(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
4
unkind(adjective, bad, hard, tough, severe)
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