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stiff(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
7
effortful(adjective, hard, great, tough, rough)
7
terrible(adjective, difficult, tender, awkward, raw)
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distressing(adjective, difficult, harsh, tender, cruel)
5
Herculean(adjective, tough, severe, difficult, awkward)
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irritating(adjective, dull, tough, severe, boring)
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labored(adjective, hard, great, tough, rough)
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tedious(adjective, dull, difficult, tender, boring)
5
wearing(adjective, dull, hard, tough, difficult)
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awkward(adjective, difficult, problematic, grueling)
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bothersome(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult)
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challenging(adjective, hard, great, tough, severe)
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irksome(adjective, dull, difficulty, difficult, heavy)
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abstruse(adjective, hard, fancy, difficult, complex)
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brutal(adjective, unpleasant, grim, savage)
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difficile(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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hairy(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult)
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mean(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult)
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stern(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult)
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vexatious(adjective, dull, difficult, tender, boring)
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