刻峭
kè​qiào

harsh and severe

刻峭 kè​qiào
harsh and severe
cruel; relentless; ruthless; describing a person's behavior or a government's laws as harsh and lacking in kindness
sharp and forceful
describing a writing style or insightful opinion that is sharp, forceful, and piercing
rugged
(of mountains or cliffs) steep, rugged, or precipitous