3
insensitive(adjective, hard, careless, indifferent, cruel)
3
intense(adjective, clear, tough, severe, harsh)
3
mean(adjective, clear, hard, tough, severe)
3
offish
3
opinionated(adjective, tough, firm, determined, resolute)
3
oppressive(adjective, severe)
3
ossified(adjective, firm, solid, determined, resolute)
3
recalcitrant(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, unreasonable)
3
rocky
3
serious(adjective, close, strong, hard, tough)
3
stalwart
3
tight(adjective, close, hard, firm, solid)
3
unadaptable(adjective, hard, rigid, inflexible, strict)
3
unappeasable(adjective, harsh, cruel, determined, fierce)
3
unbend
3
ungiving(firm, unyielding)
3
unkind
3
unlimber
3
unshaken(strong, firm, certain, definite, unyielding)
3
unsparing(adjective, close, strong, hard, tough)
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