136 entries under rough topic. ×

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harsh(adjective, mean, strong, hard, great)
64
hard(adjective, mean, strong, tough, easy)
47
tough(adjective, clear, bad, strong, hard)
47
cruel(adjective, appearance, mean, strong, hard)
45
oppressive(adjective, hard, tough, firm)
40
strict(adjective, characteristic, strong, hard, tough)
38
austere(adjective, characteristic, appearance, mean, strong)
37
difficult(adjective, hard, tough, difficult)
35
stern(adjective, appearance, mean, hard, tough)
34
arduous(adjective, hard, tough, difficult)
33
rigid(adjective, strong, hard, tough, correct)
32
burdensome(adjective, hard, tough, difficult)
29
rigorous(adjective, strong, hard, tough, correct)
29
rugged(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
26
laborious(adjective, hard, tough, difficult)
25
inflexible(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
24
stubborn(adjective, appearance, strong, hard, tough)
23
uncompromising(adjective, clear, hard, tough)
23
hard-nosed(adjective, clear, strong, hard, tough)
23
violent(adjective, clear, strong, hard, tough)
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