194 entries under cruel topic. ×

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obstinate(adjective, mean, hard, severe, rough)
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bestial(adjective, severe, evil, nasty, violent)
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coldhearted(adjective, mean, hard, severe)
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impolite(adjective, hard, tough, sharp, rough)
4
inhumane(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
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intemperate(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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malicious(adjective, mean, wrong, nasty, cross)
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sadistic(adjective, mean, evil, nasty, violent)
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uncaring(adjective, mean, hard, cool, severe)
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bloodthirsty(adjective, severe, evil, nasty, violent)
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cold-hearted(adjective, hard, negative, unfeeling)
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determined(adjective, severe, solid, fierce)
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feral(adjective, mean, violent, wild)
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grievous(adjective, hard, tough, rough, difficult)
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implacable(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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inconsiderate(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
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intolerant(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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rancorous(adjective, mean, tough, evil, nasty)
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stubborn(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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taxing(adjective, hard, rough, difficult)
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