136 entries under tough topic. ×

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scabrous(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy)
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serious(adjective, close, strong, hard)
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slavish(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy)
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sticky(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy)
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stiff-necked(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
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terrible(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy)
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tiring(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy)
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toilful(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy)
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toilsome(adjective, rough, difficult, harsh)
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unpleasant(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel)
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uphill battle(expression, adjective, rough, difficult)
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wearing(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy)
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wearying(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy)
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acrimonious(adjective, severe, harsh, grim)
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antagonistic(adjective, severe, harsh, grim)
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bleak(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel)
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bothersome(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy)
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cold fish(expression, adjective, harsh, grim)
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dead set(expression, severe, firm, harsh)
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dense(adjective, strong, hard, sturdy)
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