62 entries under harsh topic. ×

19
biting(verb, adjective, attack, respect, keen)
14
pungent(adjective, feeling, attack, strong, respect)
9
clear-cut(adjective, clear, sharp, short)
9
strong(adjective, feeling, great, severe, sharp)
7
piercing(adjective, feeling, strong, keen, sharp)
7
stinging(adjective, attack, strong, respect, severe)
6
mordacious(adjective, mean, attack, respect, severe)
5
crisp(adjective, sharp, cold, powerful)
5
discerning(adjective, severe, sharp, critical)
4
nasty(adjective, unpleasant, short, raw)
3
aggressive(adjective, mean, sharp, cross)
3
edged(adjective, strong, sharp, intense)
2
analytical(severe, sharp, critical, demanding)
2
captious(adjective, mean, severe, sharp, nasty)
2
carping(adjective, mean, severe, sharp, nasty)
2
censorious(adjective, severe, unfriendly, bitter)
2
defiant(adjective, mean, keen, sharp)
2
fierce(adjective, mean, strong, sharp)
2
ingoing(sharp, powerful, unkind, piercing)
2
militant(adjective, mean, sharp, cross)
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