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ruthless(adjective, mean, severe, harsh, cruel)
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set(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
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severe(adjective, mean, tough, firm, harsh)
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square(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
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steady(adjective, persistent, constant, pitiless, unyielding)
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stern(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
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straight(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
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stringent(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
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tenacious(adjective, persistent, constant, pitiless, unyielding)
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unabated(adjective, persistent, constant, pitiless, unyielding)
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unappeasable(adjective, mean, severe, harsh, cruel)
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unbending(adjective, persistent, constant, pitiless, unyielding)
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unbroken(adjective, persistent, constant, pitiless, unyielding)
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uncalled-for(adjective, mean, severe, harsh, cruel)
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unfeeling(adjective, mean, severe, harsh, cruel)
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unflinching(adjective, mean, severe, harsh, cruel)
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unforgiving(adjective, mean, severe, harsh, cruel)
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