75 entries under harsh topic. ×

29
stubborn(adjective, obstinate, characteristic, quality, stubbornness)
17
obdurate(adjective, mean, tough, firm)
7
crotchety(adjective, tough, difficult, irritable)
7
grouchy(adjective, tough, difficult, gloomy)
6
awkward(adjective, tough, difficulty, difficult)
6
captious(adjective, tough, difficult, irritable)
6
crusty(adjective, tough, difficult, awkward)
6
difficult(adjective, support, tough, attitude)
6
snappish(adjective, tough, difficult, gloomy)
6
splenetic(adjective, mean, tough, gloomy)
5
fretful(adjective, tough, awkward, nervous)
5
grim(adjective, tough, severe, firm)
5
surly(adjective, tough, low, gloomy)
5
unrelenting(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
4
antagonistic(adjective, tough, severe, cruel)
4
disagreeable(adjective, tough, severe, difficult)
3
acrimonious(adjective, tough, severe, low, sad)
3
dour(adjective, tough, severe, low, difficult)
3
hostile(adjective, upset, tough, severe)
3
sour(adjective, tough, difficult, gloomy)
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