4
rational(adjective, hard, sound, tough, reasonable)
4
reasonable(adjective, hard, sound, sensible, true)
4
sensible(adjective, hard, sound, tough, reasonable)
4
sober(adjective, hard, sound, tough, reasonable)
3
cruel(adjective, toughened, cynical, hard-boiled, hard-bitten)
3
hard-nosed(adjective, tough, shrewd)
3
hardened(adjective, toughened, cynical, hard-boiled, hard-bitten)
3
harsh
3
pragmatical(adjective, hard, sound, reasonable, sensible)
3
severe
2
brutal
2
cynical(adjective, tough, unfeeling, impassive, unemotional)
2
earthy(adjective, hard, sound, tough, reasonable)
2
hard-headed
2
hard-hearted
2
icy
2
inflexible
2
insensitive
2
intractable
2
inured(adjective, toughened, cynical, hard-boiled, hard-bitten)
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