Cruel
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Both words in one sentence
- Women, however, have a slightly lesser stigma attached to them because they are not as socially pressured to be rugged individualists — in fact, a single woman might be seen as selfish and cruel if she doesn't give up her independence to move in with elderly, failing parents.
Source: Acceptable Lifestyle Targets
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