168 entries under hard topic. ×

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trying(adjective, difficult, complex, painful)
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violent(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
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arduous(adjective, difficult, complex, painful)
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burdensome(adjective, difficult, complex, painful)
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hard-nosed(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
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hardhearted(adjective, characteristic, person, mean)
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heavy-handed(adjective, difficult, complex)
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relentless(adjective, characteristic, appearance, mean, strong)
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serious(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
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tight(adjective, difficult, complex)
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difficult(adjective, nasty, harsh, complex)
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disturbing(adjective, mean, severe, difficult)
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taxing(adjective, difficult, complex)
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bitter(adjective, characteristic, mean, strong)
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inconsiderate(adjective, person, mean, tough)
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stern(adjective, person, appearance, mean)
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tyrannical(adjective, characteristic, tough, nasty)
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unrelenting(adjective, characteristic, appearance, mean, strong)
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aloof(adjective, person, mean, cool)
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unyielding(adjective, characteristic, appearance, mean, strong)
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