246 entries under hard topic. ×

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uncaring(adjective, mean, cool, severe)
3
antipathetic(adjective, mean, cool, unpleasant)
3
cold-hearted(adjective, cruel, negative, unfeeling)
3
complex(adjective, severe, rough, difficult)
3
complicated(adjective, severe, rough, difficult)
3
frowning(adjective, strong, tough, low)
3
grievous(adjective, tough, rough, difficult)
3
implacable(adjective, mean, strong, tough)
3
inconsiderate(adjective, mean, tough, severe)
3
intolerant(adjective, tough, severe, cruel)
3
knotty(adjective, rough, difficult, coarse)
3
stormy(adjective, severe, rough, difficult)
3
stubborn(adjective, mean, strong, tough)
3
taxing(adjective, rough, difficult, cruel)
3
tempestuous(adjective, severe, rough, difficult)
3
thick(adjective, strong, simple, tough)
3
troublesome(adjective, severe, difficult, heavy)
3
unjust(adjective, tough, cruel, coarse)
2
adamantine(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
2
dog-eat-dog(adjective, mean, severe, cold)
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