178 entries under tough topic. ×

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adamantine(adjective, strong, hard, resist)
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dogged(adjective, strong, firm, harsh)
22
mulish(adjective, strong, hard, firm)
19
hardened(adjective, person, hard, severe)
17
callous(adjective, person, mean, hard, cool)
16
grim(adjective, mean, strong, hard)
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implacable(adjective, mean, strong, hard)
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intractable(adjective, firm, difficult, violent)
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severe(adjective, mean, strong, hard)
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perverse(adjective, mean, firm, harsh)
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stern(adjective, mean, hard, severe)
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unfeeling(adjective, mean, hard, cool)
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headstrong(adjective, hard, rough, harsh)
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stiff-necked(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
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hard-boiled(adjective, person, strong, hard)
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hard-hearted(adjective, mean, hard, severe)
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harsh(adjective, mean, strong, hard, cool)
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iron(adjective, strong, hard, firm)
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pigheaded(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate)
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remorseless(adjective, mean, harsh, resist)
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