107 entries under tough topic. ×

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unsightly(adjective, nasty, plain, offensive)
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acrimonious(adjective, mean, severe, harsh)
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bothersome(adjective, hard, severe, offensive)
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extreme(adjective, hard, harsh, tender)
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grim(adjective, mean, hard, severe)
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intolerable(adjective, severe, harsh, offensive)
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menacing(adjective, person, nasty, offensive)
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trying(adjective, hard, severe, tender)
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ungracious(adjective, mean, hard, severe)
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unkind(adjective, mean, hard, cool)
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unsympathetic(adjective, good, mean, hard, cool)
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antagonistic(adjective, mean, severe, nasty)
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brusque(adjective, hard, sharp, harsh)
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curt(adjective, hard, harsh, rude)
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dour(adjective, person, hard, severe)
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horrendous(adjective, severe, nasty, intense)
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impolite(adjective, hard, harsh, rude)
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improper(adjective, hard, harsh, offensive)
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uncivil(adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
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upsetting(adjective, hard, severe, offensive)
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