200 entries under hard topic. ×

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indurated(adjective, careless, indifferent, cruel)
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inexorable(adjective, mean, strong, tough)
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insusceptible(adjective, insensitive, unsusceptible)
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iron(adjective, mean, tough, harsh)
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irreverent(adjective, unfeeling, unsympathetic, hardened)
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levelheaded(adjective, calm, sound, tough)
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mean(adjective, tough, severe, sharp)
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mortified(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
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mulish(adjective, mean, strong, tough)
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obtuse(noun, adjective, indifferent, unfeeling)
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perverse(adjective, mean, tough, harsh)
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pigheaded(adjective, mean, tough, sharp)
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pragmatical(adjective, sound, reasonable, sensible)
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prepared(adjective, unfeeling, unsympathetic, hardened)
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prosaic(adjective, sound, tough, rational)
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prudent(sound, reasonable, sensible, practical)
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real(sound, reasonable, sensible, practical)
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relentless(adjective, mean, strong, tough)
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resistant(adjective, unfeeling, unsympathetic, hardened)
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rigorous(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
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