217 entries under harsh topic. ×
| brusque(adjective, hard, rude, gloomy) | |
| bullhead(adjective, mean, hard, inflexible) | |
| by the book(expression, adjective, idiom, strong, hard) | |
| careful(adjective, complete, exact, full) | |
| churlish(adjective, hard, severe, rude) | |
| coarse(adjective, strong, hard, severe, rough) | |
| crass(adjective, strong, hard, rude) | |
| crotchety(adjective, hard, severe, cruel) | |
| crusty(adjective, hard, rude, gloomy) | |
| cynical(adjective, hard, gloomy, awkward) | |
| dangerous(adjective, bad, hard, severe, rough) | |
| disciplinary(adjective, strong, hard, severe, firm) | |
| discourteous(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, nasty) | |
| dyed-in-the-wool(adjective, strong, hard, severe) | |
| frowning(adjective, strong, hard, severe) | |
| gloomy(dark, cruel, awkward, hostile) | |
| gross(adjective, bad, hard, nasty) | |
| hard-core(adjective, strong, hard, severe, firm) | |
| hard-shell(adjective, strong, hard, severe) | |
| hard-shelled(adjective, hard, rough, obstinate) |
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