104 entries under awkward topic. ×

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barbaric(adjective, smooth, simple, offensive, rude)
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rustic(adjective, simple, rude, violent, coarse)
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scabrous(adjective, smooth, difficult, rude, property)
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clumsy(adjective, sharp, harsh, rude, careless)
10
formidable(adjective, hard, tough, nasty, difficult)
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heavy(noun, adjective, calm, strong, hard)
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ungracious(adjective, hard, severe, rude, coarse)
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loud(adjective, hard, offensive, rude, coarse)
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ugly(adjective, calm, dull, bad, hard)
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bearish(adjective, hard, open, direct, rude)
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demanding(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult)
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merciless(adjective, person, hard, difficult, harsh)
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rigorous(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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mean(noun, adjective, hard, severe, lower)
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strenuous(adjective, action, hard, great, tough)
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tasteless(adjective, dull, bad, smooth, nasty)
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cantankerous(adjective, hard, nasty, difficult, dark)
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exacting(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult)
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onerous(adjective, hard, great, tough, severe)
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uphill(adjective, hard, great, tough, difficult)
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