119 entries under tough topic. ×

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realistic(adjective, calm, sensible, dark)
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resentful(adjective, harsh, informal, cruel)
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sensationless(adjective, hard, severe, cruel)
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serious(adjective, calm, close, hard)
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stringent(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel)
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unidealistic(adjective, rational, straightforward, sober)
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unimaginative(adjective, rational, straightforward, sober)
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unpleasant(adjective, mean, hard, cool)
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vengeful(adjective, nasty, harsh, cruel)
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absolute(adjective, good, clear, bad, complete)
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distressing(adjective, harsh, cruel, grim)
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grievous(adjective, harsh, cruel, grim)
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hard as nails(expression, adjective, idiom, harsh)
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intolerable(adjective, harsh, cruel, grim)
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mundane(adjective, rational, straightforward, sober)
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perverse(adjective, harsh, cruel, grim)
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pragmatic(adjective, rational, straightforward, sober)
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rugged(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel)
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unjust(adjective, harsh, cruel, grim)
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