180 entries under tough topic. ×

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implacable(adjective, mean, strong, hard)
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inconsiderate(adjective, mean, hard, severe)
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intolerant(adjective, hard, severe, cruel)
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rancorous(adjective, mean, evil, nasty)
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splenetic(low, gloomy, awkward, depressed)
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stubborn(adjective, mean, strong, hard)
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thick(adjective, strong, hard, simple)
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unjust(adjective, hard, cruel, coarse)
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adamantine(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
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hardened(adjective, hard, cruel, grim)
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hardheaded(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
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ill-tempered(adjective, gloomy, depressed, sullen)
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immovable(adjective, mean, strong, hard)
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iron-fisted(adjective, mean, severe, firm)
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morose(adjective, severe, low, coarse)
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perverse(adjective, mean, hard, low)
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prickly(awkward, irritable, grumpy, bad-tempered)
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robust(adjective, strong, hard, sturdy)
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serious(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
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snappish(adjective, low, gloomy, short)
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