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89 entries under tough topic. ×
| immovable(adjective, mean, strong, hard, secure) | |
| firm(adjective, mean, clear, strong, hard) | |
| mulish(adjective, mean, strong, hard) | |
| harsh(adjective, mean, strong, hard) | |
| hard-boiled(adjective, mean, strong, hard) | |
| stern(adjective, hard, severe, rough) | |
| adamantine(adjective, strong, hard, determined) | |
| callous(adjective, mean, hard, evil) | |
| stiff-necked(adjective, mean, strong, hard) | |
| bullheaded(adjective, strong, hard, determined) | |
| grim(adjective, strong, hard, severe) | |
| headstrong(adjective, hard, rough, harsh) | |
| implacable(adjective, mean, strong, hard) | |
| pigheaded(adjective, mean, hard, determined) | |
| strong(adjective, hard, determined, resolute) | |
| tough-minded(adjective, realistic, shrewd) | |
| unsentimental(adjective, shrewd) | |
| austere(adjective, strong, hard, severe) | |
| hard-line(adjective, strong, hard, severe) | |
| no-nonsense(adjective, sharp, practical, realistic) |
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