156 entries under mean topic. ×

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inhuman(adjective, person, hard, tough)
15
ruthless(adjective, appearance, hard, tough)
15
unsympathetic(adjective, person, hard, tough)
14
inexorable(adjective, appearance, strong, hard)
14
merciless(adjective, appearance, hard, tough)
13
unsparing(adjective, person, strong, hard)
12
savage(adjective, hard, rough, harsh)
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stony(adjective, hard, tough, harsh)
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unrelenting(adjective, appearance, strong, hard)
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acrimonious(adjective, tough, evil, sharp)
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adamant(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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hard-hearted(adjective, calm, hard, tough)
9
trenchant(adjective, sharp, nasty, caustic)
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callous(adjective, calm, hard, tough)
8
heartless(adjective, hard, tough, harsh)
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mordant(adjective, sharp, nasty, difficult)
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unforgiving(adjective, person, hard, rough)
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implacable(adjective, appearance, strong, hard)
7
sarcastic(adjective, sharp, nasty, cross)
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unmerciful(adjective, harsh, cruel, vicious)
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