117 entries under harsh topic. ×

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tough(adjective, action, strong, hard, sound)
42
hard(adjective, strong, tough, severe, continue)
34
severe(adjective, strong, hard, tough, rough)
30
difficult(adjective, hard, severe, evil, rough)
28
arduous(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult)
21
toilsome(adjective, hard, difficult, cruel)
20
cruel(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
20
grinding(adjective, hard, difficult, cruel)
19
grievous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult)
19
hard-nosed(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
19
serious(adjective, strong, hard, tough, difficult)
19
stubborn(adjective, strong, hard, tough, difficulty)
18
painful(adjective, hard, tough, difficult)
13
rocky(adjective, rough, delicate, uncertain)
12
scabrous(adjective, smooth, rough, difficult)
10
coarse(adjective, hard, smooth, severe, sharp)
10
rude(adjective, hard, severe, rough, nasty)
9
firm(adjective, set, strong, hard, sound)
9
stern(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
8
cragged(adjective, smooth, rough, coarse)
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