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| unfeeling(noun, adjective, mean, bad, hard) | |
| tough(noun, adjective, mean, strong, hard) | |
| hard(adjective, mean, strong, sound, tough) | |
| harsh(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough) | |
| strict(adjective, strong, hard, tough) | |
| hard-nosed(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough) | |
| rough(adjective, person, strong, hard, simple) | |
| ruthless(adjective, hard, sharp, rough) | |
| stern(adjective, hard, tough, rough) | |
| merciless(adjective, person, hard, rough) | |
| unkind(adjective, bad, hard, tough) | |
| firm(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough) | |
| pitiless(adjective, hard, sharp, nasty) | |
| brutal(adjective, hard, tough, sharp) | |
| exacting(adjective, hard, tough, rough) | |
| hard-line(adjective, strong, hard, tough) | |
| no-nonsense(adjective, calm, simple, tough) | |
| oppressive(adjective, tough, firm, harsh) | |
| rigid(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough) | |
| savage(adjective, hard, rough, harsh) |
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