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67 entries under painful topic. ×

50
strict(adjective, feature, strong, hard, tough)
41
severe(adjective, strong, hard, tough, correct)
32
stringent(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
32
harsh(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
28
stern(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
25
hard(adjective, strong, tough, severe, rough)
24
exacting(adjective, hard, tough, severe, fine)
19
austere(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
11
tough(adjective, strong, hard, severe, rough)
10
obdurate(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
9
bitter(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
8
inclement(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
8
rugged(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
7
brutal(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
7
dour(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
7
grim(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
6
unrelenting(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
5
unsparing(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
4
acrimonious(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, grim)
4
bleak(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
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