73 entries under stern topic. ×

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