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distressing(adjective, tough, difficult, harsh, tender)
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operose(adjective, hard, tough, difficult, violent)
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brutal(adjective, person, mean, hard, tough)
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exacting(adjective, hard, tough, easy, rough)
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bitter(adjective, mean, strong, hard, cool)
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stringent(adjective, hard, tough, rough, firm)
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demanding(adjective, hard, tough, easy, rough)
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stark(adjective, simple, attitude, plain, pure)
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unfeeling(adjective, person, mean, hard, tough)
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dour(adjective, hard, tough, firm, attitude)
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spartan(adjective, simple, plain, pure)
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unyielding(adjective, appearance, mean, clear, strong)
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cold(adjective, calm, mean, hard, cool)
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heavy(adjective, strong, hard, tough, difficult)
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obdurate(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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stiff(adjective, hard, tough, rough, firm)
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onerous(adjective, hard, tough, rough, difficult)
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unpleasant(adjective, hard, tough, difficult, harsh)
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unsympathetic(adjective, person, mean, hard, tough)
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inexorable(adjective, appearance, mean, strong, hard)
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