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107 entries under tough topic. ×

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steely(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
3
stiff-necked(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
3
unsympathetic(adjective, hard, severe, harsh)
2
flinty(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
2
frowning(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
2
grievous(adjective, harsh, cruel, grim)
2
immovable(adjective, strong, hard, sturdy)
2
mortified(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
2
strong(adjective, hard, severe, cold)
2
stubborn(adjective, appearance, strong, hard)
2
unkind(adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
2
unpleasant(adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
2
uptight(adjective, severe, firm, harsh)
1
stuffy(adjective, severe, firm, harsh)
1
adamantine(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
1
bullheaded(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
1
by the book(expression, adjective, idiom, strong, hard)
1
callous(adjective, mean, hard, harsh)
1
cold-blooded(adjective, hard, harsh, cruel)
1
dead set(expression, adjective, severe, firm)
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