3
demanding(adjective, tough, persistent, obstinate, problematic)
3
exacting(adjective, tough, persistent, obstinate, problematic)
3
hard-line(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, persistent)
3
intolerant
3
iron(adjective, tough, firm, unreasonable, grim)
3
mischievous(adjective, disobedient)
3
nonconformist(adjective, negative, hostile, different, adverse)
3
opinionated(adjective, mean, tough, firm, violent)
3
problem(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
3
ruthless(adjective, appearance, hard, severe, rough)
3
steely(adjective, set, hard, stiff, rigid)
3
tumultuous
3
turbulent
3
unaccommodating(adjective, tough, grim, problematic, trying)
3
unfeeling
3
unforgiving(adjective, hard, severe, rough, harsh)
3
unmalleable
3
unpliable(adjective, difficult, unpleasant, adverse, unfortunate)
3
unrestrained
3
unsympathetic
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