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194 entries under cruel topic. ×

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unpitying(adjective, mean, hard, cool, severe)
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beastly(adjective, violent, vicious, fierce)
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flinty(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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forbidding(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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heavy(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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stony(adjective, mean, hard, cool, unpleasant)
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stony-hearted(adjective, hard, unfeeling, unsympathetic)
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surly(adjective, mean, tough, rough, low)
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adamant(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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antagonistic(adjective, mean, tough, sharp)
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cold-blooded(adjective, mean, hard, cool, tough)
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disagreeable(adjective, hard, tough, rough, offensive)
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distressing(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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firm(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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intolerable(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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malevolent(adjective, mean, wrong, evil, nasty)
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monstrous(adjective, great, severe, evil, nasty)
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murderous(adjective, hard, tough, violent)
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atrocious(adjective, evil, nasty, violent)
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hurtful(adjective, mean, hard, severe)
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