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troubled(hard, difficult, complex)
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unbearable(hard, difficult, complex)
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convict(noun, hard, difficult, complex)
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dire(hard, difficult, complex)
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hard-hitting(hard, difficult, complex)
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resolute(calm, clear, strong, hard)
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sensitive(hard, difficult, complex)
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solid(calm, person, body, strong)
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strenuous(action, dull, strong, great)
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unbending(mean, clear, strong, hard)
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courageous(clear, strong, severe, lively)
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onerous(dull, hard, great, severe)
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stalwart(calm, person, body, strong)
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unfeeling(noun, calm, mean, hard)
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unsympathetic(mean, hard, cool, severe)
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vigorous(strong, sound, fit, smart)
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brawny(person, body, strong, vigorous)
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fibrous(feature, characteristic, strong, thin)
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muscular(person, body, strong, sound)
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steely(strong, hard, firm, serious)
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