259 entries under tough topic. ×

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nasty(adjective, bad, hard, difficult)
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rugged(adjective, strong, hard, rough)
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extreme(adjective, strong, hard, great)
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laborious(adjective, hard, rough, difficult)
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taxing(adjective, hard, difficult, harsh)
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toilsome(adjective, hard, difficult, harsh)
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inflexible(adjective, strong, hard, rough)
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stubborn(adjective, appearance, strong, hard)
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uncompromising(adjective, clear, hard, rough)
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distressing(adjective, difficult, harsh, tender)
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grim(adjective, appearance, mean, strong, hard)
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hard-nosed(adjective, clear, strong, hard)
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operose(adjective, hard, difficult, violent)
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violent(adjective, clear, strong, hard)
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brutal(adjective, person, mean, hard)
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exacting(adjective, hard, easy, rough)
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bitter(adjective, mean, strong, hard, cool)
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fierce(adjective, mean, clear, strong, hard)
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stringent(adjective, hard, rough, firm)
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demanding(adjective, hard, easy, rough)
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