1
difficult
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discreet(adjective, simple, clean, plain, pure)
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doughty(adjective, strong, tough, plain, bold)
1
dull(adjective, simple, pure, basic, unadorned)
1
elementary(adjective, simple, clean, plain, pure)
1
fiery(strong, tough, bold, resolute, spirited)
1
fire-eating(strong, tough, bold, spirited, brave)
1
folksy(adjective, simple, clean, plain, pure)
1
franciscan(adjective, ascetic)
1
frosty(adjective, severe)
1
gallant(strong, tough, noble, bold, resolute)
1
game(strong, tough, noble, bold, spirited)
1
gritty(strong, tough, noble, bold, spirited)
1
gruff(adjective, severe)
1
gutsy(strong, tough, noble, bold, spirited)
1
hard-fisted(adjective, stingy)
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hardy(adjective, strong, tough, plain, bold)
1
hermit-like(adjective, ascetic)
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hidebound(adjective, severe)
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high-spirited(strong, tough, bold, resolute, spirited)
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