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flinty(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
7
forbidding(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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heavy(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
6
antagonistic(adjective, mean, tough, sharp, cruel)
6
cold-blooded(adjective, mean, hard, cool, tough)
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disagreeable(adjective, hard, tough, rough, offensive)
6
distressing(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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firm(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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intolerable(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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poignant(adjective, hard, severe, evil, sharp)
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forceful(adjective, strong, severe, intense, powerful)
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intemperate(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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powerful(adjective, strong, great, severe, sharp)
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trying(adjective, hard, tough, rough, difficult)
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grievous(adjective, hard, tough, rough, difficult)
3
implacable(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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inconsiderate(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
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rancorous(adjective, mean, tough, evil, nasty)
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stubborn(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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taxing(adjective, hard, rough, difficult, cruel)
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