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164 entries under harsh topic. ×
| obdurate(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) | |
| sharp(noun, adjective, correct, severe) | |
| bitter(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) | |
| oppressive(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough) | |
| painstaking(adjective, rigid, honorable, reliable) | |
| arduous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough) | |
| inclement(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough) | |
| relentless(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) | |
| rugged(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) | |
| unbending(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) | |
| brutal(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough) | |
| critical(adjective, severe, precise, rigid) | |
| dour(adjective, tough, severe, firm) | |
| finicky(adjective, thoughtful, precise, sober) | |
| firm(noun, adjective, strong, hard, complete) | |
| grim(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) | |
| inexorable(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) | |
| adamant(adjective, strong, hard, tough) | |
| astringent(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) | |
| burdensome(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult) |
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