306 entries under harsh topic. ×

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comfortless(adjective, severe, sharp, rough, nasty)
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dog-eat-dog(adjective, mean, severe, cruel)
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drastic(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
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feral(adjective, mean, cruel, vicious)
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ferocious(adjective, mean, evil, rough, nasty)
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frowning(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
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guttural(adjective, severe, sharp, flat, rough)
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insolent(loud, ridiculous, pitiful, arrogant)
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intolerable(adjective, severe, rough, difficult)
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killer(adjective, mean, cruel, vicious)
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poignant(adjective, severe, evil, nasty)
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procrustean(cruel, merciless, ruthless)
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punitive(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
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sadistic(adjective, mean, evil, nasty)
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shameless(adjective, tough, evil, rough, nasty)
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single-minded(adjective, cruel, determined, fierce)
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strident(adjective, severe, sharp, flat, rough)
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surly(adjective, mean, tough, severe)
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uncivil(adjective, tough, severe, sharp, nasty)
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ungracious(adjective, mean, tough, severe, sharp)
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