140 entries under hard topic. ×

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disciplinary(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
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discordant(adjective, severe, sharp, flat)
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dissonant(adjective, severe, sharp, flat)
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dyed-in-the-wool(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
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earsplitting(adjective, severe, sharp, flat)
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flat(adjective, severe, sharp, rough)
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glaring(adjective, severe, sharp, flat)
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grating(adjective, severe, sharp, flat)
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guttural(adjective, severe, sharp, flat)
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hang-tough(adjective, strong, tough, harsh)
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hard-boiled(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
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hard-hearted(adjective, mean, tough, harsh)
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hard-line(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
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hard-shell(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
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heavy(adjective, dull, quiet, strong)
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hoarse(adjective, severe, sharp, flat)
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impenitent(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel)
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incompatible(adjective, severe, sharp, flat)
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insensitive(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel)
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jagged(adjective, severe, sharp, flat)
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