171 entries under tough topic. ×

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mortified(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
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mulish(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
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murder(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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sanguinary(adjective, hard, harsh, cruel)
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scabrous(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy)
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serious(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
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set(adjective, hard, severe, firm)
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shameless(adjective, hard, harsh, cruel)
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slavish(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy)
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sour(adjective, hard, harsh, cruel)
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stickling(adjective, severe, firm, harsh)
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sticky(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy)
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straight(adjective, correct, severe, firm)
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stuffy(adjective, severe, firm, harsh)
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terrible(adjective, rough, difficult, intense)
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tiring(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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toilful(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy)
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uncontrite(adjective, hard, harsh, cruel)
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unforgiving(adjective, hard, severe, harsh)
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unmerciful(adjective, hard, harsh, cruel)
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