121 entries under rigid topic. ×

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stiff(adjective, strong, hard, severe, rough)
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uncompromising(adjective, characteristic, mean, clear, hard)
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durable(adjective, calm, quality, strong, sound)
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stony(adjective, mean, hard, cool, severe)
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callous(noun, adjective, mean, hard, cool)
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stern(adjective, hard, easy, severe, rough)
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adamant(adjective, mean, strong, hard, rough)
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indestructible(adjective, firm, unyielding, steely)
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obdurate(adjective, mean, strong, hard, cool)
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rock-hard(adjective, firm, unyielding, steely)
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hardened(noun, adjective, characteristic, strong, hard)
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resolute(adjective, calm, clear, strong, hard)
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solid(adjective, calm, person, body, strong)
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unbending(adjective, mean, clear, strong, hard)
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onerous(adjective, dull, hard, great, severe)
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steely(adjective, strong, hard, firm, serious)
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obstinate(adjective, mean, strong, hard, rough)
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exacting(adjective, dull, hard, easy, severe)
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hard-boiled(noun, adjective, mean, strong, hard)
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strict(adjective, strong, hard, easy, severe)
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