124 entries under tough topic. ×

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unswerving(adjective, strong, smooth, firm)
11
austere(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
11
incompliant(adjective, firm, solid, resist)
11
stiff-necked(adjective, mean, strong, hard)
10
die-hard(adjective, moderate, resist, determined)
10
hardened(adjective, person, hard, firm)
10
hardheaded(adjective, strong, hard, cold)
10
staunch(adjective, strong, flat, firm)
9
callous(adjective, person, hard, rough)
8
flinty(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
8
hard-line(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
8
single-minded(adjective, firm, harsh, cruel)
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cruel(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
7
hard-boiled(adjective, person, mean, strong, hard)
7
indomitable(adjective, set, strong, hard)
7
recalcitrant(adjective, firm, unreasonable, fixed)
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self-willed(adjective, firm, determined, resolute)
7
tight(adjective, close, strong, hard)
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contumacious(adjective, firm, determined, unreasonable)
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persevering(adjective, strong, flat, firm)
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