Rude
Tough
Tough adjective - Not easily chewed.
Both words in one sentence
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Heavy Metal: Set in The '80s, with rude sailors, mean bikers and a tough underworld, some elements of '80s Heavy Metal culture pop up.
Source: Video Game / Shenmue - While she's rebellious and a little rude, she does genuinely care about her family and usually tries to do the right thing when the going gets tough.
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Scar Tissue: Dmitri is a Russian Child Soldier that is portrayed like a tough, extremely competent Super Soldier and a rude smartass.
Source: Mother Russia Makes You Strong
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