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wearying(adjective, dull, awkward, boring)
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rigorous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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unpleasant(adjective, harsh, tender, cruel)
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wearisome(adjective, dull, tough, severe)
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stiff(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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effortful(adjective, hard, great, tough, rough)
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harrowing(adjective, hard, severe, tender)
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terrible(adjective, tender, awkward, raw)
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distressing(adjective, harsh, tender, cruel)
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harsh
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ticklish
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time-consuming(hard, tough, slow, heavy)
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Herculean(adjective, tough, severe, awkward)
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labored(adjective, hard, great, tough, rough)
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tedious(adjective, dull, tender, boring)
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wearing(adjective, dull, hard, tough)
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awkward(adjective, demanding, problematic, grueling)
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bothersome(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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challenging(adjective, hard, great, tough, severe)
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cumbersome
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