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stubborn(adjective, appearance, strong, hard)
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austere(adjective, appearance, mean, strong, hard)
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compassionless(adjective, mean, hard, harsh)
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intractable(adjective, appearance, hard, rough)
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rigid(adjective, harsh, cruel, determined)
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surly(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
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thick-skinned(adjective, hard, tough, cruel)
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abusive(adjective, mean, hard, sharp)
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exacting(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
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punitive(adjective, hard, sharp, nasty)
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ungracious(adjective, hard, sharp, nasty)
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wicked(adjective, mean, hard, evil)
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asleep(adjective, hard, tough, cold)
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benumbed(adjective, hard, tough, cold)
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bleak(adjective, appearance, harsh, terrible)
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cantankerous(adjective, hard, tough, cold)
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churlish(adjective, hard, tough, cold)
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cold fish(expression, adjective, hard, tough)
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comfortless(adjective, hard, sharp, nasty)
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crotchety(adjective, hard, tough, cold)
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