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unsparing(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, harsh)
5
inflexible(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult)
5
tight(adjective, severe, difficult, stiff, rigid)
4
effortful(adjective, tough, severe, difficult, harsh)
4
heavy(adjective, dull, tough, severe, rough)
4
sharp(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel, unsympathetic)
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acrimonious(adjective, severe, harsh, cross, stiff)
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compelling(adjective, severe, important, serious, stiff)
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distressing(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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grievous(adjective, hard, tough, difficult, harsh)
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grinding(adjective, rough, difficult, harsh, heavy)
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stiff(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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binding(adjective, severe, harsh, stiff, rigid)
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by the book(expression, adjective, idiom, severe, stiff)
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by the numbers(expression, adjective, idiom, severe, harsh)
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confining(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel, stiff)
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convincing(adjective, severe, harsh, stiff, rigid)
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drawing(adjective, severe, harsh, stiff, rigid)
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dyed-in-the-wool(adjective, severe, harsh, stiff, rigid)
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forceful(adjective, severe, firm, difficult, stiff)
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