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76 entries under rough topic. ×
| stubborn(adjective, characteristic, quality, mean, strong) | |
| tough(adjective, mean, clear, strong, hard) | |
| uncompromising(adjective, mean, clear, hard, secure) | |
| obdurate(adjective, strong, hard, secure, tough) | |
| hard(adjective, mean, strong, tough, severe) | |
| inflexible(adjective, mean, strong, hard, secure) | |
| severe(adjective, clear, strong, hard, tough) | |
| cruel(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) | |
| difficult(adjective, hard, evil, nasty) | |
| nasty(adjective, hard, severe, difficult) | |
| rugged(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) | |
| obstinate(adjective, mean, hard, tough) | |
| unyielding(adjective, mean, clear, strong, hard) | |
| unbending(adjective, mean, clear, strong, hard) | |
| adamant(adjective, mean, strong, hard, secure) | |
| firm(adjective, mean, clear, strong, hard) | |
| fixed(adjective, mean, hard, secure) | |
| stiff(adjective, hard, severe, firm) | |
| harsh(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough) | |
| hard-boiled(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough) |
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