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91 entries under harsh topic. ×

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heartless(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
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indurate(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
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iron(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
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ironclad(adjective, severe, stiff, rigid)
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merciless(adjective, hard, severe, rough, firm)
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mortified(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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pitiless(adjective, close, hard, severe, sharp)
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poignant(adjective, severe, stiff, rigid)
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powerful(adjective, severe, stiff, rigid)
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rigorous(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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ruthless(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
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sharp(adjective, hard, tough, severe, nasty)
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steely(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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stringent(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, nasty)
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thick-skinned(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
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uncompassionate(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
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uncooperative(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
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unemotional(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
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unimpressible(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
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unpleasant(adjective, hard, severe, evil, sharp)
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