76 entries under rough topic. ×

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stubborn(adjective, characteristic, quality, mean, strong)
32
tough(adjective, mean, clear, strong, hard)
28
uncompromising(adjective, mean, clear, hard, secure)
26
obdurate(adjective, strong, hard, secure, tough)
25
hard(adjective, mean, strong, tough, severe)
23
inflexible(adjective, mean, strong, hard, secure)
22
severe(adjective, clear, strong, hard, tough)
19
cruel(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
19
difficult(adjective, hard, evil, nasty)
19
nasty(adjective, hard, severe, difficult)
19
rugged(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
18
obstinate(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
18
unyielding(adjective, mean, clear, strong, hard)
15
unbending(adjective, mean, clear, strong, hard)
14
adamant(adjective, mean, strong, hard, secure)
12
firm(adjective, mean, clear, strong, hard)
11
fixed(adjective, mean, hard, secure)
11
stiff(adjective, hard, severe, firm)
8
harsh(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
6
hard-boiled(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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