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relentless(adjective, hard, tough, determined)
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carping(adjective, severe, cross, nervous)
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caviling(severe, cross, nervous, critical)
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complaining(adjective, nervous, irritable, worried)
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critical(adjective, difficult, nervous, worried)
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firm(adjective, hard, tough, determined)
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harsh(adjective, hard, tough, low)
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malevolent(adjective, upset, evil, nasty)
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malicious(adjective, upset, nasty, unpleasant)
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nasty(adjective, evil, unpleasant, violent)
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rigid(adjective, hard, tough, firm)
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tough(adjective, hard, firm, difficult)
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unkind(adjective, tough, nasty, harsh)
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bullhead(adjective, hard, tough, harsh)
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callous(adjective, hard, tough, nasty)
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cold fish(expression, adjective, hard, tough)
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delinquent(adjective, troublesome, ornery)
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fixed(adjective, hard, tough, firm)
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hanging tough(expression, adjective, hard, stubborn)
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hard-boiled(adjective, hard, tough, harsh)
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