246 entries under hard topic. ×

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callous(adjective, characteristic, mean, cool)
15
loud(adjective, characteristic, tough, rough)
14
astringent(adjective, characteristic, strong, tough)
14
guttural(adjective, characteristic, sound, severe)
14
inhuman(adjective, mean, tough, evil)
14
noisy(adjective, characteristic, severe, flat)
13
clashing(adjective, characteristic, severe, sharp)
13
demanding(adjective, easy, severe, rough)
13
discourteous(adjective, characteristic, tough, severe)
13
glaring(adjective, characteristic, severe, sharp)
13
inflexible(adjective, mean, strong, tough)
13
mean(adjective, characteristic, cool, tough)
13
uncivil(adjective, characteristic, tough, severe)
13
uncompromising(adjective, mean, severe, rough)
13
unforgiving(adjective, characteristic, mean, tough)
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unmelodious(adjective, characteristic, severe, rough)
13
unyielding(adjective, mean, strong, tough)
13
vicious(adjective, mean, severe, evil)
12
unmusical(adjective, characteristic, severe, rough)
12
dry(adjective, severe, rough, offensive)
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