161 entries under tough topic. ×

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prosy(adjective, rational, straightforward, sober)
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relentless(adjective, mean, strong, hard)
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rigorous(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
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robust(adjective, strong, hard, simple)
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serious(adjective, calm, strong, hard)
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sharp(adjective, hard, severe, nasty)
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square(adjective, severe, firm, harsh)
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stand pat(hard, sharp, firm, practical)
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stickling(adjective, severe, firm, harsh)
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stiff-necked(adjective, mean, strong, hard)
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stringent(adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
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unaffected(adjective, hard, careless, indifferent)
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uncooperative(adjective, mean, hard, harsh)
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unembellished(adjective, rational, straightforward, sober)
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unimaginative(adjective, rational, straightforward, sober)
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unimpassioned(adjective, calm, sensible, dark)
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unimpressible(adjective, mean, hard, harsh)
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unpleasant(adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
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unrelenting(adjective, mean, strong, hard)
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unshakable(adjective, mean, hard, harsh)
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