104 entries under tough topic. ×

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surly(adjective, mean, hard, severe)
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cantankerous(adjective, mean, hard, severe)
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crusty(adjective, mean, hard, harsh)
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uncouth(adjective, hard, smooth, rough)
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coarse(adjective, hard, smooth, rough)
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sullen(adjective, upset, harsh, feelings)
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ill-tempered(adjective, hard, rough, nasty)
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brusque(adjective, hard, low, difficult)
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boorish(adjective, hard, smooth, rough)
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loutish(adjective, hard, rough, harsh)
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discourteous(adjective, hard, rough, harsh)
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uncivil(adjective, hard, rough, harsh)
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ill-mannered(adjective, hard, rough, harsh)
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impolite(adjective, hard, rough, harsh)
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ungracious(adjective, hard, rough, difficult)
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crotchety(adjective, mean, hard, severe)
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curt(adjective, hard, harsh, rude)
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harsh(adjective, rough, gloomy, depressed)
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mean(adjective, close, hard, nasty)
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splenetic(adjective, harsh, gloomy, depressed)
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