112 entries under brutal topic. ×

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astringent(adjective, characteristic, strong, hard, tough)
14
inhuman(adjective, mean, hard, tough, evil)
13
demanding(adjective, hard, easy, severe, rough)
13
inflexible(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
13
mean(adjective, characteristic, hard, cool, tough)
13
uncompromising(adjective, mean, hard, severe, rough)
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unforgiving(adjective, characteristic, mean, hard, tough)
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unyielding(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
13
vicious(adjective, mean, hard, severe, evil)
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hard-hearted(adjective, mean, hard, tough, evil)
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obdurate(adjective, mean, strong, hard, cool)
12
scathing(adjective, hard, unpleasant, cold, short)
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stiff(adjective, upset, hard, severe, rough)
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barbarous(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
11
critical(adjective, characteristic, mean, severe, unpleasant)
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inexorable(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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mordant(adjective, mean, hard, severe, sharp)
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painful(adjective, hard, tough, severe, evil)
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remorseless(adjective, mean, severe, violent, cruel)
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unmerciful(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
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