65 entries under hard topic. ×
| harsh(adjective, mean, tough, easy) | |
| severe(adjective, appearance, mean, tough) | |
| rigid(adjective, tough, easy, severe) | |
| austere(adjective, appearance, tough, severe) | |
| strict(adjective, tough, easy, severe) | |
| rigorous(adjective, tough, severe, rough) | |
| cruel(adjective, person, appearance, mean) | |
| tough(adjective, easy, severe, rough) | |
| inflexible(adjective, tough, severe, rough) | |
| stringent(adjective, tough, severe, rough) | |
| adamant(adjective, mean, rough, firm) | |
| unyielding(adjective, appearance, mean, easy) | |
| firm(noun, adjective, tough, severe) | |
| exacting(adjective, tough, easy, severe) | |
| dour(adjective, tough, severe, sharp) | |
| demanding(adjective, easy, severe, rough) | |
| unkind(adjective, person, tough, severe) | |
| obdurate(adjective, mean, tough, severe) | |
| unbending(adjective, tough, severe, rough) | |
| brutal(adjective, person, mean, tough) |
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