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179 entries under tough topic. ×

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acrimonious(adjective, severe, harsh, cross)
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ambitious(adjective, hard, severe, ability)
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challenging(adjective, hard, severe, difficult)
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difficile(adjective, severe, rough, difficult)
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grievous(adjective, hard, severe, difficult)
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grueling(adjective, severe, difficult, harsh)
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hairy(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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hard-boiled(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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hard-hearted(adjective, hard, severe, cold)
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herculean(adjective, severe, rough, difficult)
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icy(adjective, hard, severe, cold)
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inclement(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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inhuman(adjective, hard, severe, cold)
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knotty(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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no picnic(expression, severe, rough, difficult)
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not easy(expression, severe, painful, problematic)
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operose(adjective, severe, rough, difficult)
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prohibitive(severe, painful, problematic, trying)
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refractory(adjective, persistent, obstinate, problematic)
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ruthless(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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