103 entries under harsh topic. ×

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mortified(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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perverse(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
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pigheaded(adjective, mean, hard, tough, sharp)
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relentless(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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rigorous(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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square(adjective, tough, severe, firm)
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stickling(adjective, tough, severe, firm)
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stiff(adjective, hard, severe, rough, firm)
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stiff-necked(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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stringent(adjective, hard, tough, severe, sharp)
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uncompromising(adjective, mean, hard, rough, firm)
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uncooperative(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
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unimpressible(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
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unpleasant(adjective, hard, tough, severe, sharp)
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unrelenting(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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unshakable(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
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unsparing(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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uptight(adjective, tough, severe, firm)
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acrimonious(adjective, tough, cruel, grim)
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antagonistic(adjective, tough, cruel, grim)
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