217 entries under harsh topic. ×
| unkind(adjective, mean, hard, cool, severe) | |
| vicious(adjective, hard, rough, nasty) | |
| distressing(adjective, severe, rough, nasty) | |
| drastic(adjective, hard, rough, rude) | |
| extreme(adjective, hard, rude, cruel) | |
| hard as nails(expression, adjective, idiom, strong, hard) | |
| intense(adjective, clear, strong, complete, severe) | |
| blunt(adjective, hard, rude, gloomy) | |
| domineering(adjective, smart, energetic, cruel) | |
| dour(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, firm) | |
| forbidding(adjective, strong, hard, severe, firm) | |
| inconsiderate(adjective, hard, rude, cruel) | |
| unmerciful(adjective, hard, cruel, grim) | |
| unpleasant(adjective, mean, hard, cool, severe) | |
| astringent(adjective, strong, hard, severe) | |
| awkward(difficult, obstinate, stubborn, tricky) | |
| barbarous(adjective, hard, violent, wild) | |
| disagreeable(adjective, nasty, offensive, dark) | |
| finicky(adjective, difficult, awkward, grim) | |
| fussy(adjective, hard, difficult, awkward) |
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