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179 entries under tough topic. ×
| tiring(adjective, dull, difficult, awkward) | |
| unamiable(adjective, hard, severe, cold) | |
| uncompassionate(adjective, hard, severe, cold) | |
| uncordial(adjective, hard, severe, cold) | |
| unemotional(adjective, hard, severe, cold) | |
| unjust(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel) | |
| unkind(adjective, hard, severe, harsh) | |
| unpermissive(adjective, hard, severe, rough) | |
| unpleasant(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel) | |
| upstream(severe, painful, problematic, trying) | |
| uptight(adjective, severe, firm, harsh) | |
| wearing(adjective, dull, hard, difficult) | |
| antagonistic(adjective, severe, harsh, grim) | |
| argumentative(problematic, trying) | |
| bearish(problematic, trying) | |
| boorish(problematic, trying) | |
| disagreeable(adjective, severe, harsh, grim) | |
| fractious(problematic, trying) | |
| hard as nails(expression, adjective, idiom, severe) | |
| hostile(adjective, severe, harsh, grim) |
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