280 entries under tough topic. ×

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pitiless(adjective, mean, severe, nasty)
14
formidable(adjective, severe, evil, difficulty)
14
heavy(adjective, person, dull, body, strong)
14
inexorable(adjective, mean, strong, severe)
14
unpleasant(adjective, mean, cool, severe)
13
exhausting(adjective, dull, difficult, awkward)
13
mean(adjective, person, cool, severe)
13
relentless(adjective, mean, strong, severe)
13
steely(adjective, strong, firm, solid)
12
compact(adjective, characteristic, set, strong)
12
sharp(adjective, strong, severe, harsh)
12
sturdy(adjective, person, set, body, strong)
12
tyrannical(adjective, evil, nasty, harsh)
12
unforgiving(adjective, mean, severe, rough)
12
unsparing(adjective, mean, strong, severe)
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bitter(adjective, strong, love, severe)
11
concrete(adjective, clear, strong, solid)
11
dense(adjective, person, body, strong)
11
dour(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
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icy(adjective, person, mean, cool)
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