143 entries under vicious topic. ×

85
difficult(adjective, dull, great, tough, easy)
68
severe(adjective, nature, mean, strong, tough)
61
unyielding(adjective, mean, strong, tough, easy)
55
cruel(adjective, person, mean, strong, cool)
47
harsh(adjective, mean, strong, cool, tough)
40
rough(adjective, strong, great, tough, severe)
35
rugged(adjective, strong, tough, severe, continue)
31
grievous(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
29
painful(adjective, evil, rough, nasty, difficult)
28
stern(adjective, person, mean, tough, easy)
28
unsympathetic(adjective, person, mean, cool, tough)
25
callous(adjective, mean, cool, tough, severe)
25
adamant(adjective, mean, strong, tough, rough)
25
obdurate(adjective, mean, strong, cool, tough)
25
unfeeling(adjective, person, mean, cool, tough)
25
cold(adjective, person, mean, clear, cool)
25
hard-nosed(adjective, mean, strong, tough, severe)
23
brutal(adjective, person, mean, tough, severe)
23
dire(adjective, difficult, tender, unpleasant, complex)
21
grim(adjective, person, mean, strong, tough)
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