228 entries under severe topic. ×

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adamantine(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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bound(adjective, set, honest, serious)
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bullheaded(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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comfortless(adjective, dull, hard, unhappy)
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correct
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crisp
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curt
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cussed(adjective, mean, hard, evil)
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dead set(expression, adjective, tough, firm)
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disciplinary(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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distressing(adjective, tough, harsh, heavy)
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dyed-in-the-wool(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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flat(adjective, cold, miserable, grim)
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funereal(adjective, dull, appearance, honest)
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hang-tough(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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hard-boiled(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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hard-core(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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hard-line(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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hard-shell(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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hardheaded(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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