6
heavyweight
6
inclement(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
6
logged
6
mean(adjective, strong, severe, rough, nasty)
6
onerous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
6
sinewy(adjective, strong, sound, tough, fit)
6
steely(adjective, strong, hard, tough, sturdy)
6
substantial(adjective, strong, sound, fit, solid)
6
ugly(adjective, calm, hard, evil, rough)
6
unrefined(adjective, crude, uncouth, bumpy, weathered)
6
wild
5
asperous(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
5
austere(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
5
awkward(adjective, difficulty, difficult, complex, demanding)
5
boorish(adjective, crude, uncouth, discourtesy)
5
dissonant(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, flat)
5
fit(adjective, strong, tough, healthy, well)
5
rugose
5
shaggy(adjective, mean, rough, coarse, irregular)
5
staunch(adjective, strong, sound, fit, solid)
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