4
stormy(adjective, calm, severe, violent)
4
strict(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
4
toughened
4
troublesome(adjective, hard, tough, evil, rough)
4
turbulent(adjective, calm, severe, violent, unsettled)
4
uncivilized(adjective, wild, uncultured)
4
uncouth
4
uncultured(adjective, crude, uncouth)
4
ungentle
4
ungraceful
4
unlevel(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
4
well-constructed
4
well-made
4
wrinkled(verb, adjective, hard, rough, harsh)
3
Spartan
3
bad(adjective, severe, unpleasant, vicious, extreme)
3
bothersome(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
3
butch
3
cantankerous(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
3
crude
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