306 entries under harsh topic. ×

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terrible(adjective, rough, difficult, tender)
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uncompassionate(adjective, mean, cool, tough, severe)
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unmerciful(adjective, mean, tough, severe)
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distressing(adjective, rough, difficult, tender)
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effortful(adjective, great, tough, difficult)
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inhumane(adjective, person, mean, tough, severe)
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malevolent(adjective, person, mean, evil, nasty)
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bleak(adjective, severe, sharp, flat, rough)
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close(adjective, adverb, strong, tough, correct)
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determined(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
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grueling(adjective, severe, difficult, heavy)
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hard-boiled(adjective, mean, strong, sound, tough)
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remorseless(adjective, mean, severe, cruel)
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savage(adjective, mean, tough, rough)
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unbreakable(adjective, strong, severe, firm)
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uncaring(adjective, person, mean, cool, tough)
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set(adjective, mean, strong, tough, severe)
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bad(adjective, mean, severe, unpleasant)
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blunt(adjective, tough, severe, plain)
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intemperate(adjective, correct, severe, rough, difficult)
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