103 entries under harsh topic. ×

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firm(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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implacable(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
3
obstinate(adjective, mean, hard, tough, rough)
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severe(adjective, calm, strong, hard, tough)
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brutal(adjective, hard, tough, severe, sharp)
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cold fish(expression, adjective, calm, mean, hard)
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exacting(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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hard-line(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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hostile(adjective, person, tough, feelings)
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no-nonsense(adjective, calm, simple, tough, severe)
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oppressive(adjective, tough, severe, firm)
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rigid(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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savage(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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set(adjective, tough, severe, firm)
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steely(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
2
stubborn(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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unyielding(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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astringent(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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austere(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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authoritarian(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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