42
cruel(adjective, characteristic, mean, strong, hard)
35
severe(adjective, characteristic, mean, strong, hard)
35
rough(adjective, characteristic, quiet, strong, hard)
33
hard(adjective, characteristic, mean, strong, cool)
32
stern(adjective, characteristic, mean, hard, tough)
32
discordant(adjective, characteristic, severe, rough, offensive)
31
bitter(adjective, characteristic, strong, hard, tough)
31
tough(adjective, characteristic, mean, strong, hard)
31
austere(adjective, characteristic, mean, strong, hard)
30
ruthless(adjective, characteristic, mean, hard, tough)
30
pitiless(adjective, characteristic, mean, hard, tough)
29
brutal(adjective, characteristic, mean, hard, tough)
28
grating(adjective, characteristic, severe, rough, pain)
28
rigid(adjective, characteristic, mean, strong, hard)
28
sharp(adjective, characteristic, strong, hard, tough)
28
strict(adjective, characteristic, strong, hard, tough)
27
stringent(adjective, characteristic, hard, tough, severe)
27
strident(adjective, characteristic, severe, rough, offensive)
26
unkind(adjective, characteristic, mean, hard, cool)
25
raucous(adjective, characteristic, severe, rough, offensive)
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