164 entries under harsh topic. ×

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uncontrite(adjective, hard, tough, cruel)
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unflinching(adjective, cruel, determined, fierce)
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unforgiving(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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unmerciful(adjective, hard, tough, cruel)
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unpermissive(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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unpleasant(adjective, tough, severe, cruel)
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unregenerate(adjective, hard, tough, cruel)
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unremitting(adjective, hard, tough, cruel)
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unrepenting(adjective, hard, tough, cruel)
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unstoppable(adjective, cruel, determined, fierce)
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uptight(adjective, tough, severe, firm)
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vengeful(adjective, tough, grim, painful)
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vindictive(adjective, hard, tough, cruel)
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cold-blooded(adjective, tough, grim, painful)
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cold fish(expression, adjective, tough, grim)
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galling(adjective, severe, unpleasant, heavy)
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hard as nails(expression, adjective, idiom, tough, severe)
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hardboiled(grim, painful, bleak)
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no-nonsense(adjective, tough, severe, firm)
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perverse(adjective, tough, severe, grim)
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