65 entries under hard topic. ×
| stiff(adjective, severe, rough, firm) | |
| stubborn(adjective, appearance, tough, rough) | |
| unforgiving(adjective, mean, severe, rough) | |
| mean(adjective, person, severe, sharp) | |
| rough(adjective, tough, severe, difficult) | |
| rugged(adjective, tough, severe, rough) | |
| ruthless(adjective, appearance, mean, severe) | |
| obstinate(adjective, tough, severe, rough) | |
| unfeeling(adjective, mean, tough, severe) | |
| gruff(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty) | |
| hard-nosed(adjective, tough, severe, rough) | |
| bitter(adjective, tough, severe, sharp) | |
| merciless(adjective, person, appearance, mean) | |
| oppressive(adjective, tough, severe, rough) | |
| hard-boiled(adjective, tough, severe, rough) | |
| hard-line(adjective, tough, severe, rough) | |
| headstrong(adjective, tough, rough, harsh) | |
| inclement(adjective, tough, severe, rough) | |
| pitiless(adjective, mean, severe, sharp) | |
| sharp(adjective, severe, nasty, harsh) |
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