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148 entries under hard topic. ×
| essential(adjective, simple, severe, rough) | |
| firm(noun, adjective, strong, tough) | |
| gruff(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty) | |
| mere(adjective, severe, clean, plain) | |
| modest(adjective, simple, severe, clean) | |
| pitiless(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty) | |
| scant(adjective, severe, cold, unadorned) | |
| unfeeling(adjective, cool, tough, severe) | |
| unsparing(adjective, strong, tough, severe) | |
| adamant(adjective, strong, tough, severe) | |
| blunt(adjective, severe, plain, cold) | |
| brutal(adjective, mean, tough, severe) | |
| hard-nosed(adjective, strong, tough, severe) | |
| inclement(adjective, tough, severe, rough) | |
| ruthless(adjective, appearance, mean, strong) | |
| steely(adjective, strong, tough, severe) | |
| stiff-necked(adjective, strong, tough, severe) | |
| stony(adjective, mean, harsh, cold) | |
| unornamented(adjective, simple, severe, clean) | |
| unsympathetic(adjective, tough, severe, harsh) |
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