179 entries under tough topic. ×

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