344 entries under hard topic. ×

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acrid(adjective, sharp, flat, rough)
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brusque(adjective, mean, tough, evil)
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cantankerous(adjective, tough, difficult, cross)
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cold-blooded(adjective, mean, tough, harsh)
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curt(adjective, tough, harsh, rude)
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grueling(adjective, tough, difficult, harsh)
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irritating(adjective, tough, offensive, painful)
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literal(adjective, close, correct, solid)
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mere(adjective, cold, austere, unadorned)
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modest(adjective, simple, lower, obscure)
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short(adjective, tough, harsh, rude)
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sour(adjective, sharp, flat, rough)
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stormy(adjective, rough, difficult, violent)
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uncompassionate(adjective, tough, cold, cruel)
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uphill(adjective, tough, difficult, violent)
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bothersome(adjective, tough, difficult, awful)
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churlish(adjective, tough, harsh, rude)
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correct(adjective, close, rough, difficult)
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crusty(adjective, tough, harsh, rude)
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definite(adjective, clear, correct, rough)
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