76 entries under tough topic. ×
| authoritarian(adjective, severe, firm, harsh) | |
| stubborn(adjective, appearance, hard, rough) | |
| cold(adjective, person, mean, severe) | |
| rough(adjective, hard, severe, difficult) | |
| rugged(adjective, hard, severe, rough) | |
| unsparing(adjective, severe, firm, harsh) | |
| cold-blooded(adjective, person, mean, harsh) | |
| obstinate(adjective, hard, severe, rough) | |
| unfeeling(adjective, mean, hard, severe) | |
| hard-nosed(adjective, hard, severe, rough) | |
| acrimonious(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel) | |
| antagonistic(adjective, person, severe, harsh) | |
| bitter(adjective, hard, severe, sharp) | |
| oppressive(adjective, hard, severe, rough) | |
| prudish(adjective, severe, firm, harsh) | |
| set(adjective, severe, firm, honest) | |
| Draconian(adjective, severe, firm, harsh) | |
| bleak(adjective, appearance, severe, harsh) | |
| hard-boiled(adjective, hard, severe, rough) | |
| hard-line(adjective, hard, severe, rough) |
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