306 entries under harsh topic. ×

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raw(adjective, severe, tender, rude)
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acrimonious(adjective, mean, love, severe, attitude)
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brutish(adjective, evil, nasty, cold)
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coldhearted(adjective, mean, severe, cold)
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critical(adjective, tough, difficult, delicate)
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definite(adjective, clear, severe, rough, difficult)
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extreme(adjective, strong, great, tough, severe)
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hurtful(adjective, mean, severe, tender)
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inelastic(adjective, tough, severe, firm)
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malicious(adjective, person, mean, evil, rough)
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spiteful(adjective, person, mean, evil, nasty)
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vindictive(adjective, person, mean, tough, severe)
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violent(adjective, nature, strong, great, tough)
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atrocious(adjective, evil, nasty, vicious)
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authoritarian(adjective, strong, tough, severe, firm)
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coarse(adjective, tough, severe, sharp, rough)
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dangerous(adjective, tough, severe, evil, rough)
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fierce(adjective, mean, strong, tough, severe)
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fixed(adjective, adverb, mean, strong, rough)
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hard-bitten(adjective, strong, continue, rough)
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