69 entries under difficult topic. ×

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sour(adjective, tough, harsh, gloomy)
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stuffy(crabby, cranky)
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tenacious(adjective, tough, firm, resist)
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undisciplined(tough, unpleasant, awkward, contrary)
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critical(adjective, mean, nervous, worried)
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ill-humored(tough, harsh, gloomy, depressed)
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morose(adjective, tough, low, harsh)
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reluctant(adjective, awkward, hostile, hesitant)
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resolute(adjective, hard, tough, sharp)
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tough(adjective, mean, hard, firm)
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unpliable(tough, unpleasant, awkward, stubborn)
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hang tough(expression, tough, sharp, awkward)
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incurable(tough, awkward, obstinate, stubborn)
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indisposed(adjective, awkward, hostile, hesitant)
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indocile(adjective, tough, unpleasant, awkward)
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indomitable(tough, determined, awkward, fixed)
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insoluble(tough, awkward, obstinate, stubborn)
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loath(adjective, awkward, hostile, hesitant)
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locked in(expression, hard, tough, determined)
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prickly(tough, harsh, awkward, disagreeable)
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