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204 entries under hard topic. ×
| stubborn(adjective, characteristic, quality, mean, strong) | |
| tough(adjective, mean, clear, strong) | |
| uncompromising(adjective, mean, clear, secure) | |
| obdurate(adjective, strong, secure, tough) | |
| rigid(adjective, mean, strong, tough) | |
| inflexible(adjective, mean, strong, secure) | |
| severe(adjective, clear, strong, tough) | |
| cruel(adjective, strong, tough, severe) | |
| difficult(adjective, evil, rough, nasty) | |
| nasty(adjective, severe, rough, difficult) | |
| rough(adjective, strong, tough, severe) | |
| rugged(adjective, strong, tough, severe) | |
| serious(adjective, strong, tough, severe) | |
| disturbing(adjective, severe, difficult, complex) | |
| obstinate(adjective, mean, tough, rough) | |
| sheer(adjective, difficult, complex) | |
| tight(adjective, severe, difficult, complex) | |
| unyielding(adjective, mean, clear, strong) | |
| unrelenting(adjective, mean, strong, tough) | |
| hardheaded(adjective, strong, tough, determined) |
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