95 entries under cruel topic. ×

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bleak(adjective, hard, tough, severe, sharp)
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callous(adjective, set, strong, hard, tough)
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contemptible(adjective, mean, hard, evil, rough)
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inflexible(adjective, set, strong, hard, tough)
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sour(adjective, hard, severe, evil, sharp)
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stringent(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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unpleasant(adjective, hard, tough, severe, evil)
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unsparing(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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wicked(adjective, strong, tough, severe, fit)
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bad-tempered(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
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dangerous(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
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despicable(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
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disagreeable(adjective, hard, tough, severe, evil)
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dishonorable(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
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distressing(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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down(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
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effortful(adjective, hard, tough, rough, difficult)
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evil(adjective, hard, rough, nasty, rude)
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hostile(adjective, hard, tough, severe, evil)
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ignoble(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
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