196 entries under tough topic. ×

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picky(severe, firm, stern, problematic)
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rancorous(adjective, mean, harsh, cruel)
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refractory(firm, unreasonable, stubborn, problematic)
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resentful(adjective, mean, severe, harsh)
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rude(adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
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shameless(adjective, hard, harsh, cruel)
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single-minded(adjective, firm, harsh, cruel)
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strenuous(severe, problematic, weighty, trying)
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uncontrite(adjective, hard, harsh, cruel)
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unmerciful(adjective, mean, hard, severe)
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unregenerate(adjective, hard, harsh, cruel)
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unremitting(adjective, hard, harsh, persistent)
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unrepenting(adjective, hard, harsh, cruel)
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vengeful(adjective, mean, harsh, cruel)
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ambitious(problematic, trying)
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argumentative(problematic, trying, troublesome)
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backbreaker(problematic, trying)
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bearish(problematic, trying, troublesome)
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boorish(problematic, trying, troublesome)
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bothersome(problematic, trying)
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