217 entries under harsh topic. ×

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