164 entries under tough topic. ×

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crusty(harsh, awkward, irritable, grumpy)
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dismaying(hard, great, severe, offensive)
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dour(harsh, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered)
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easier said than done(expression, adjective, idiom, hard)
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fretful(harsh, awkward, critical, grumpy)
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galling(adjective, hard, severe, harsh)
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gloomy(adjective, hard, severe, harsh)
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grouchy(adjective, harsh, rude, unpleasant)
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hang tough(expression, wild, awkward, obstinate)
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harassing(hard, severe, offensive, tricky)
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hard-line(wild, awkward, obstinate, stubborn)
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hard-won(adjective, hard, problematic, trying)
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headstrong(adjective, awkward, obstinate, irrational)
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ill-humored(harsh, awkward, irritable, touchy)
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ill-tempered(adjective, hard, evil, rough)
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immovable(obstinate, stubborn, willful)
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incompliant(wild, awkward, obstinate, stubborn)
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incurable(adjective, wild, awkward, obstinate)
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indocile(wild, awkward, obstinate, stubborn)
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indomitable(great, wild, awkward, obstinate)
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