7
implacable(adjective, appearance, mean, strong, hard)
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intemperate(adjective, hard, tough, rough, difficult)
7
intractable(adjective, tough, persistent, reserved, obstinate)
7
not good
7
obstinate(adjective, rigid)
7
prudish(adjective, shy, strict, fastidious)
7
sarcastic(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty, cross)
7
stabbing(adjective, painful)
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throbbing(adjective, painful, sickness, ache, anguishes)
7
unmerciful(adjective, mean, harsh, cruel, vicious)
7
virulent(adjective, nasty, wicked, intelligent, hostile)
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careful(adjective, close, correct, solid, exact)
6
earnest(adjective, calm, quiet, set, strong)
6
gruff(adjective, hard, sharp, nasty, rude)
6
Spartan
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acerbic(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty, harsh)
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acid(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty, bitter)
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aloof(adjective, calm, tough, firm, restrained)
6
ascetic
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barbarous(adjective, appearance, mean, harsh, awful)
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