54 entries under awkward topic. ×

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dour(adjective, tough, severe, low, difficult)
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incompliant(adjective, tough, firm, difficult)
3
opposed(adjective, negative, hostile, antagonistic)
3
tenacious(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, resist)
3
undisciplined(tough, difficult, unpleasant, contrary)
2
harsh(adjective, mean, hard, tough, low)
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reluctant(adjective, difficult, hostile, hesitant)
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tough(adjective, mean, hard, firm, difficult)
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unpliable(tough, difficult, unpleasant, stubborn)
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cynical(tough, harsh, grumpy, bad-tempered)
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gloomy(adjective, tough, low, harsh, miserable)
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glum(adjective, tough, low, harsh, gloomy)
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hang tough(expression, tough, sharp, difficult)
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incurable(tough, difficult, obstinate, stubborn)
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indisposed(adjective, difficult, hostile, hesitant)
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indocile(adjective, tough, difficult, unpleasant)
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indomitable(tough, difficult, determined, fixed)
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insoluble(tough, difficult, obstinate, stubborn)
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loath(adjective, difficult, hostile, hesitant)
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prickly(tough, difficult, harsh, disagreeable)
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