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| ruthless(adjective, hard, severe, harsh, cruel) | |
| scrupulous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough) | |
| stickling(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh) | |
| unfeeling(adjective, hard, tough, severe, sharp) | |
| unpermissive(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough) | |
| unpleasant(adjective, hard, tough, severe, sharp) | |
| uptight(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh) | |
| heavy(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel, brutal) | |
| no-nonsense(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh) | |
| square(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh) | |
| straight(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh) | |
| stuffy(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh) | |
| wicked(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, nasty) |
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