189 entries under hard topic. ×

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aggravating(adjective, severe, offensive, painful)
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antipathetic(adjective, mean, cool, awful)
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brusque(adjective, tough, sharp, harsh)
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curt(adjective, tough, harsh, rude)
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despicable(adjective, mean, bad, evil)
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dour(adjective, person, tough, severe)
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embarrassing(adjective, severe, nasty, difficult)
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impolite(adjective, tough, harsh, rude)
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improper(adjective, tough, harsh, offensive)
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ominous(adjective, person, mean, severe)
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sinister(adjective, person, mean, severe)
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threatening(adjective, person, mean, severe)
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tiresome(adjective, severe, offensive, uncertain)
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uncivil(adjective, tough, severe, sharp)
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upsetting(adjective, tough, severe, offensive)
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burdensome(adjective, severe, offensive, painful)
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crusty(adjective, tough, harsh, rude)
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discourteous(adjective, tough, severe, sharp)
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gruff(adjective, severe, sharp, rough)
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harrowing(adjective, severe, difficult, tender)
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