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89 entries under tough topic. ×

13
immovable(adjective, mean, strong, hard, secure)
12
firm(adjective, mean, clear, strong, hard)
10
mulish(adjective, mean, strong, hard)
8
harsh(adjective, mean, strong, hard)
6
hard-boiled(adjective, mean, strong, hard)
6
stern(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
5
adamantine(adjective, strong, hard, determined)
4
callous(adjective, mean, hard, evil)
4
stiff-necked(adjective, mean, strong, hard)
3
bullheaded(adjective, strong, hard, determined)
3
grim(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
3
headstrong(adjective, hard, rough, harsh)
3
implacable(adjective, mean, strong, hard)
3
pigheaded(adjective, mean, hard, determined)
3
strong(adjective, hard, determined, resolute)
3
tough-minded(adjective, realistic, shrewd)
3
unsentimental(adjective, shrewd)
2
austere(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
2
hard-line(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
2
no-nonsense(adjective, sharp, practical, realistic)
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