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remorseless(adjective, mean, harsh, cruel, vicious)
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resolved(adjective, persistent, rigid, obstinate)
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satirical(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty, harsh)
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sedate(adjective, calm, quiet, set, reasonable)
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solemn(adjective, calm, quiet, set, hard)
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surly(adjective, mean, hard, tough, harsh)
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unalterable(adjective, behaviour, uncompromising)
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boisterous(adjective, hard, tough, rough, difficult)
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consequential(adjective, hard, difficult, harsh, big)
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hard-boiled(adjective, calm, strong, hard, tough)
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hard-line(adjective, strong, hard, tough, rough)
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staid(adjective, calm, quiet, set, reasonable)
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tempestuous(adjective, hard, rough, difficult, harsh)
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unchanging(adjective, uncompromising)
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unfriendly(adjective, sharp, dark, rude, hostile)
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wild(adjective, hard, rough, difficult, harsh)
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adamantine(adjective, strong, hard, tough, harsh)
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dull(adjective, simple, pure, serious, basic)
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feral(adjective, mean, harsh, violent, cruel)
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killer(adjective, mean, harsh, cruel, vicious)
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