164 entries under hard topic. ×

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uncooperative(adjective, tough, harsh, cross)
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uncouth(adjective, tough, lower, obscure)
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unforgiving(adjective, severe, harsh, violent)
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ungracious(adjective, tough, severe, sharp)
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unrelenting(adjective, animal, severe, nasty)
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uphill(adjective, severe, rough, difficult)
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adamant(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel)
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antipathetic(adjective, good, cool, unpleasant)
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aversive(adjective, cool, unpleasant, cold)
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backbreaking(adjective, rough, difficult, cruel)
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blunt(adjective, tough, harsh, rude)
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boisterous(adjective, tough, harsh, wild)
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boorish(adjective, tough, nasty, harsh)
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brusque(adjective, tough, evil, sharp)
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bullhead(adjective, tough, harsh, unfeeling)
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burdensome(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy)
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cold fish(expression, adjective, tough, unfeeling)
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comfortless(adjective, severe, sharp, poor)
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curt(adjective, tough, harsh, rude)
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cutthroat(adjective, severe, harsh, cold)
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