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161 entries under tough topic. ×

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stern(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
5
down-to-earth(adjective, calm, hard, sound, simple)
5
hard-bitten(adjective, hard, rough, harsh)
5
objective(adjective, hard, sound, rational)
5
practical(adjective, calm, hard, sound)
4
adamant(adjective, person, mean, strong, hard)
4
earthy(adjective, hard, sound, simple)
4
hardheaded(adjective, strong, hard, sound)
4
sober(adjective, calm, dull, hard, sound)
4
unbending(adjective, mean, strong, hard)
4
unkind(adjective, bad, hard, severe)
3
firm(adjective, mean, strong, hard)
3
implacable(adjective, mean, strong, hard)
3
obstinate(adjective, mean, hard, rough)
3
rational(adjective, calm, hard, sound)
3
severe(adjective, calm, strong, hard)
3
stoic(adjective, rational, straightforward, sober)
3
unidealistic(adjective, hard, sound, simple)
2
adamantine(adjective, strong, hard, sturdy)
2
brutal(adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
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