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| tough(adjective, mean, clear, strong, hard) | |
| uncompromising(adjective, mean, clear, hard, secure) | |
| obdurate(adjective, strong, hard, secure, tough) | |
| hard(adjective, mean, strong, tough) | |
| rigid(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough) | |
| inflexible(adjective, mean, strong, hard, secure) | |
| cruel(adjective, strong, hard, tough) | |
| nasty(adjective, hard, rough, difficult) | |
| rough(adjective, strong, hard, tough) | |
| rugged(adjective, strong, hard, tough) | |
| serious(adjective, strong, hard, tough) | |
| disturbing(adjective, hard, difficult, complex) | |
| tight(adjective, hard, difficult, complex) | |
| unyielding(adjective, mean, clear, strong, hard) | |
| unrelenting(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough) | |
| unbending(adjective, mean, clear, strong, hard) | |
| inexorable(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough) | |
| relentless(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough) | |
| firm(adjective, mean, clear, strong, hard) | |
| stiff(adjective, hard, rough, firm) |
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