117 entries under harsh topic. ×

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demanding(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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strenuous(adjective, action, strong, tough, severe)
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bitter(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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brutal(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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bumpy(adjective, rough, violent, coarse)
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heavy(adjective, calm, strong, hard, sound)
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rigorous(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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exacting(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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hairy(adjective, severe, difficult, delicate)
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inclement(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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austere(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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stony(adjective, set, hard, coarse)
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grating(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
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grim(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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intemperate(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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rigid(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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strict(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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wrinkled(verb, adjective, hard, rough)
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dirty(adjective, calm, hard, rough, nasty)
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dour(adjective, tough, severe, cruel)
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