possible profanity
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resolved(adjective, determined, fixed, persistent, obstinate)
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restive(determined, fixed, stubborn, willful, sullenness)
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rigid(tough, firm, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
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rustic(adjective, rough, rude, coarse, awkward)
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scowling(adjective, rough, nasty, dark, unpleasant)
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sensitive(adjective, delicate, cross, emotional, vulnerable)
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sharp(irritable, bad-tempered, short-tempered)
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shrewish
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single-minded(tough, firm, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
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snippy(rude, unpleasant, coarse, irritable, disagreeable)
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steadfast(tough, firm, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
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strenuous(adjective, difficult, energetic, antagonistic, aggressive)
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tenacious(tough, firm, difficult, wild, awkward)
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tense(adjective, cross, emotional, vulnerable, touchy)
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toilsome(adjective, difficult)
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tough(adjective, hard, severe, firm, difficult)
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tricky(adjective, difficult, delicate, sensitive, prickly)
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troublesome(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
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uncivilized(adjective, rough, rude, coarse, awkward)
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uncultured(adjective, rough, rude, coarse, awkward)
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