148 entries under hard topic. ×

10
serious(adjective, set, strong, tough)
10
rough(adjective, strong, simple, tough)
10
spare(adjective, simple, severe, cold)
9
astringent(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
9
exacting(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
9
obdurate(adjective, mean, strong, tough)
8
tough(adjective, strong, severe, sharp)
8
bitter(adjective, mean, strong, tough)
8
unrelenting(adjective, appearance, strong, tough)
7
basic(adjective, simple, severe, plain)
7
cold(adjective, mean, strong, tough)
7
frigid(adjective, mean, cool, harsh)
7
inexorable(adjective, appearance, mean, strong)
6
authoritarian(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
6
mean(adjective, severe, evil, sharp)
6
unyielding(adjective, appearance, strong, tough)
5
oppressive(adjective, dull, tough, severe)
5
relentless(adjective, appearance, mean, strong)
5
unbending(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
4
meager(adjective, severe, cold, frugal)
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