164 entries under harsh topic. ×

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