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dour(adjective, tough, firm, harsh)
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hidebound
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uncompromising
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uptight(adjective, tough, firm, harsh)
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authoritarian(adjective, tough, firm, harsh)
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bleak
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chilly
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cool
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crisp
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cutting
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draconian(adjective, tough, firm, harsh)
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dry
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frosty
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grim
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gruff
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icy
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intolerant
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keen
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lean
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oppressive(adjective, tough, warm, firm)
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