Harsh
Both words in one sentence
- In the very first season Giselle acts as a bully and a jerk during her whole episode, but all her bullying consists in supplying very useful advice in a very harsh and backhanded way.
Source: Jerkass Has a Point -
Considering the setting is a very harsh winter, this is very useful.
Source: Wreathed in Flames -
She's extremely upset by it, and Angel and Cordelia both berate Wesley for being so harsh, but Angel later admits that it was a useful thing for them to know, because it allowed them to help Bethany in the long run.
Source: Good Is Not Nice
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