344 entries under hard topic. ×

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depressing(adjective, harsh, offensive, cruel)
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hard-shell(adjective, strong, tough, serious)
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hostile(adjective, mean, tough, evil)
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immovable(adjective, strong, tough, cruel)
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inhospitable(adjective, bleak, stark, austere)
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intolerable(adjective, tough, rough, difficult)
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proper(adjective, close, correct, rough)
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rude(adjective, tough, sharp, nasty)
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solemn(adjective, calm, quiet, set)
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steely(adjective, strong, tough, harsh)
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surly(adjective, mean, tough, harsh)
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turbulent(adjective, rough, difficult, harsh)
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unjust(adjective, tough, harsh, rude)
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upsetting(adjective, great, tough, offensive)
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abusive(adjective, sharp, nasty, bleak)
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afflictive(adjective, tender, awful, heavy)
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aggravating(adjective, offensive, painful, distressing)
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annoying(adjective, tender, offensive, painful)
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bluff(adjective, tough, harsh, rude)
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boisterous(adjective, tough, rough, difficult)
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