60 entries under problematic topic. ×

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unyielding(adjective, mean, hard, tough, firm)
6
obstreperous(adjective, tough, grim, trying)
5
grim(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
3
bearish(adjective, tough, difficult, irritable, grim)
3
stiff(adjective, tough, trying)
2
rigid(adjective, mean, hard, tough, firm)
2
severe(adjective, tough, harsh, cross, wicked)
2
tough(adjective, mean, hard, firm, difficult)
2
unaccommodating(tough, grim, trying, troublesome)
1
argumentative(tough, grim, trying, quarrelsome)
1
boorish(tough, evil, low, corrupt, vicious)
1
demanding(tough, severe, cross, contrary)
1
exacting(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cross)
1
finicky(adjective, tough, severe, cross, contrary)
1
fussy(adjective, tough, trying)
1
painful(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel, grim)
1
rude(tough, grim, abrupt, trying)
1
trying(tough, difficulty, harsh, awkward, grim)
0
ambitious(tough, trying)
0
arduous(tough, trying)
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