65 entries under tough topic. ×

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robust(adjective, strong, hard, inflexible)
7
uncompliant(adjective, resist, unreasonable, grim)
6
ferrous(adjective, strong, hard, inflexible)
6
steely(adjective, dull, strong, hard)
6
tenacious(adjective, strong, firm, solid)
5
harsh(adjective, characteristic, mean, hard)
5
immovable(adjective, mean, strong, hard)
5
steadfast(adjective, strong, firm, determined)
4
cruel(adjective, strong, hard, inflexible)
4
obstinate(adjective, set, mean, strong, hard)
4
set(verb, adjective, strong, firm)
3
dense(adjective, set, strong, hard)
3
fast(adjective, strong, firm, solid)
3
heavy(adjective, strong, hard, inflexible)
3
intractable(adjective, firm, unreasonable, grim)
3
single-minded(adjective, firm, unreasonable, grim)
3
stiff-necked(adjective, mean, hard, firm)
2
dogged(adjective, mean, strong, hard)
2
ferric(adjective, strong, hard, inflexible)
2
insensible(adjective, strong, hard, inflexible)
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