57 entries under tough topic. ×

9
harsh(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
6
coarse(adjective, hard, severe, harsh)
6
sticky(adjective, rough, difficult, informal)
4
complicated(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy)
4
hard(adjective, mean, severe, sharp)
4
intricate(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
3
severe(adjective, hard, sharp, rough)
3
wiry(thick, abundant, luxuriant, stringy)
2
demanding(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
2
difficile(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy)
2
exacting(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
2
fibroid
2
mean(adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
2
operose(adjective, severe, rough, difficult)
2
rigorous(adjective, severe, rough, difficult)
2
ropy
2
threadlike
2
toilsome(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
2
uphill(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
1
burdensome(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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