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116 entries under tough topic. ×

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flinty(adjective, close, strong, hard)
6
hardheaded(adjective, strong, hard, determined)
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persistent(adjective, strong, severe, flat)
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pertinacious(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate)
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pigheaded(adjective, mean, hard, determined)
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refractory(adjective, hard, rough, firm)
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tenacious(adjective, clear, strong, severe)
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austere(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
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persevering(adjective, strong, flat, firm)
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strong(adjective, close, hard, flat)
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unfeeling(adjective, hard, severe, harsh)
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bullheaded(adjective, strong, hard, firm)
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hard-boiled(adjective, mean, strong, hard)
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self-willed(firm, difficult, determined, resolute)
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single-minded(adjective, harsh, cruel, determined)
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willful(adjective, firm, determined, resolute)
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intense(adjective, clear, severe, harsh)
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mean(adjective, clear, hard, severe)
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opinionated(adjective, firm, determined, resolute)
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recalcitrant(adjective, firm, difficult, unreasonable)
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