- Definitions|2
- Thesaurus|2.4k
- Abbreviations|0
77 entries under tough topic. ×
| hard-boiled(adjective, harsh, grim, painful) | |
| hard as nails(expression, adjective, idiom, severe) | |
| herculean(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy) | |
| hostile(adjective, severe, harsh, grim) | |
| intricate(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy) | |
| labored(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy) | |
| obdurate(adjective, harsh, cruel, grim) | |
| operose(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy) | |
| rancorous(adjective, harsh, grim, painful) | |
| stern(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel) | |
| strict(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel) | |
| thick-skinned(adjective, harsh, grim, painful) | |
| unfeeling(adjective, harsh, cruel, grim) | |
| unjust(adjective, severe, harsh, grim) | |
| unsympathetic(adjective, harsh, grim, painful) | |
| uphill(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy) | |
| vengeful(adjective, harsh, grim, painful) |
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