102 entries under cruel topic. ×

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intense(adjective, harsh, brutal, strict)
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oppressive(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult)
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pitiless(adjective, severe, harsh, determined)
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sharp(adjective, clear, pleasant, severe, bright)
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spiritless(adjective, dull, hard, careless, indifferent)
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close(adjective, set, hard, tough, severe)
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forbidding(adjective, hard, cool, severe, harsh)
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single-minded(adjective, tough, firm, harsh)
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careless(adjective, hard, indifferent, apathetic)
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demanding(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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fierce(adjective, hard, rough, harsh)
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hard-bitten(adjective, strong, hard, rough, harsh)
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impassive(adjective, dull, hard, careless, indifferent)
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indurated(adjective, set, hard, firm, careless)
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inhuman(adjective, harsh, determined, fierce)
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ruthless(adjective, hard, rough, harsh)
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sore(adjective, upset, rough, harsh, tender)
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taxing(adjective, hard, severe, difficult, harsh)
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unaffected(adjective, hard, careless, indifferent)
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unfeeling(adjective, hard, cool, severe, harsh)
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