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108 entries under tough topic. ×
| disciplinary(adjective, strong, hard, severe) | |
| flinty(adjective, strong, hard, severe) | |
| grievous(adjective, hard, severe, difficult) | |
| hard-core(adjective, close, strong, hard) | |
| implacable(adjective, set, strong, hard) | |
| steely(adjective, set, strong, hard) | |
| bitter(adjective, strong, hard, severe) | |
| aloof(fair, pure, fixed, rigid) | |
| arduous(adjective, hard, severe, rough) | |
| bullheaded(adjective, strong, hard, severe) | |
| hang-tough(adjective, strong, hard, harsh) | |
| hard as nails(expression, adjective, idiom, severe) | |
| hardheaded(adjective, strong, hard, severe) | |
| headstrong(adjective, hard, severe, rough) | |
| heavy(adjective, strong, hard, severe) | |
| intemperate(adjective, hard, severe, rough) | |
| reserved(adjective, firm, fixed, stiff) | |
| thick-skinned(adjective, harsh, cruel, grim) | |
| trying(adjective, hard, difficult, harsh) | |
| unpleasant(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel) |
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