75 entries under harsh topic. ×

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bitter(adjective, tough, cruel, grim)
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distressing(adjective, tough, severe, wicked)
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ill-humored(tough, difficult, gloomy, depressed)
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morose(adjective, tough, low, difficult)
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rugged(adjective, tough, severe, difficulty)
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severe(adjective, tough, cross, wicked)
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stern(adjective, tough, severe, cruel)
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tough(adjective, mean, hard, firm, difficult)
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unkind(adjective, mean, tough, nasty)
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brusque(tough, low, gloomy, depressed)
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brutal(adjective, tough, nasty, violent)
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bullhead(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
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callous(adjective, mean, hard, tough, nasty)
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cold fish(expression, adjective, mean, hard, tough)
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cynical(tough, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered)
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exacting(adjective, tough, severe, cross)
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gloomy(adjective, tough, low, miserable)
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glum(adjective, tough, low, gloomy)
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grievous(adjective, tough, severe, cruel)
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hard-boiled(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
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