107 entries under tough topic. ×

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callous(noun, adjective, person, hard, cool)
17
hard(adjective, severe, firm, attitude)
15
inured(noun, adjective, set, strong, hard)
14
obdurate(adjective, person, hard, severe)
13
insensitive(noun, adjective, hard, severe)
13
set(verb, adjective, hard, firm)
12
solidified(verb, adjective, set, hard)
11
stony(adjective, person, hard, severe)
11
uncompassionate(adjective, person, hard, severe)
10
cold-blooded(adjective, person, hard, cool)
10
shameless(adjective, hard, harsh, rude)
9
stiff(adjective, hard, firm, solid)
9
heartless(adjective, hard, cool, severe)
9
inflexible(adjective, person, hard, firm)
9
rigid(adjective, strong, hard, firm)
8
firm(adjective, set, strong, hard)
8
numb(noun, adjective, hard, severe)
7
cold(adjective, hard, cool, severe)
7
insensible(adjective, hard, cool, severe)
7
thick-skinned(noun, adjective, hard, severe)
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