320 entries under harsh topic. ×
| great(adjective, strong, intense, terrible) | |
| inconsiderate(adjective, hard, tough, rude) | |
| inhumane(adjective, person, mean, cruel) | |
| overcritical(adjective, cross, critical, contrary) | |
| punctilious(adjective, close, hard, correct, rough) | |
| punitive(adjective, hard, sharp, nasty) | |
| vicious(adjective, mean, hard, rough) | |
| acrid(adjective, hard, sharp, flat, rough) | |
| brusque(adjective, mean, hard, tough, evil) | |
| censorious(adjective, cross, critical, contrary) | |
| cold-blooded(adjective, mean, hard, tough) | |
| curt(adjective, hard, tough, rude) | |
| exquisite(adjective, strong, sharp, intense) | |
| grueling(adjective, hard, tough, difficult) | |
| hypercritical(adjective, cross, critical, rigid) | |
| mortal(adjective, mean, cruel, vicious) | |
| sadistic(adjective, person, mean, cruel) | |
| short(adjective, hard, tough, rude) | |
| sour(adjective, hard, sharp, flat, rough) | |
| blustery(adjective, intense, violent, terrible) |
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