280 entries under tough topic. ×

115
stiff(adjective, feature, state, characteristic)
107
firm(noun, adjective, adverb, feature, state)
97
strong(adjective, person, body, strength)
85
difficult(adjective, dull, great, easy)
73
rigid(adjective, feature, state, characteristic, mean)
68
severe(adjective, nature, mean, strong)
61
unyielding(adjective, mean, strong, easy)
55
cruel(adjective, person, mean, strong, cool)
52
arduous(adjective, dull, great, easy)
47
harsh(adjective, mean, strong, cool)
43
laborious(adjective, dull, great, easy)
42
substantial(adjective, strain, difficult, solid)
42
robust(adjective, person, body, strong, strength)
41
refractory(adjective, strain, rough, firm)
40
rough(adjective, strong, great, severe)
37
inflexible(adjective, characteristic, mean, strong)
37
stubborn(adjective, characteristic, quality, mean, strong)
35
toilsome(adjective, great, difficulty, difficult)
35
rugged(adjective, strong, severe, continue)
31
grievous(adjective, severe, rough, difficult)
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