194 entries under hard topic. ×

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mulish(adjective, strong, tough, firm)
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tough(adjective, mean, strong, cool)
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hardened(adjective, person, tough, severe)
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callous(adjective, person, mean, cool)
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grim(adjective, mean, strong, tough)
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implacable(adjective, mean, strong, tough)
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severe(adjective, mean, strong, tough)
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stern(adjective, mean, tough, severe)
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unfeeling(adjective, mean, cool, tough)
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headstrong(adjective, tough, rough, harsh)
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stiff-necked(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
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hard-boiled(adjective, person, strong, tough)
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hard-hearted(adjective, mean, tough, severe)
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harsh(adjective, mean, strong, cool)
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iron(adjective, strong, tough, firm)
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unsympathetic(adjective, mean, cool, tough)
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heartless(adjective, mean, feeling, cool)
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steely(adjective, strong, tough, cold)
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flinty(adjective, close, strong, tough)
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rigorous(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
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