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161 entries under cruel topic. ×

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strict(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
9
uncompassionate(adjective, person, mean, hard, cool)
8
cold(adjective, mean, hard, cool, tough)
8
dour(adjective, close, hard, tough, severe)
8
hardhearted(adjective, hard, attitude, careless, cold)
8
ruthless(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
7
impenitent(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, careless)
7
insensitive(adjective, mean, hard, cool, tough)
7
thick-skinned(adjective, hard, tough, severe, harsh)
7
unemotional(adjective, mean, hard, cool, tough)
6
unforgiving(adjective, person, mean, hard, rough)
5
exacting(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
5
inhuman(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
5
insensible(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
5
single-minded(adjective, tough, firm, harsh)
5
stringent(adjective, tough, severe, harsh)
5
unresponsive(adjective, person, mean, hard, cool)
5
unsparing(adjective, close, strong, hard, tough)
4
brutal(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
4
cold-hearted(adjective, hard, tough, severe, attitude)
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