84 entries under tough topic. ×

14
tiring(adjective, dull, difficult, awkward)
13
formidable(adjective, severe, difficulty, rough)
13
heavy(adjective, dull, severe, rough)
10
exacting(adjective, dull, hard, severe)
9
rigorous(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
9
wearisome(adjective, dull, severe, difficult)
8
stiff(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
7
effortful(adjective, hard, great, rough)
6
time-consuming(hard, difficult, slow, heavy)
5
Herculean(adjective, severe, difficult, awkward)
5
irritating(adjective, dull, severe, boring)
5
labored(adjective, hard, great, rough)
5
wearing(adjective, dull, hard, difficult)
4
bothersome(adjective, hard, severe, difficult)
4
challenging(adjective, hard, great, severe)
4
titanic(severe, painful, problematic, trying)
3
finicky(adjective, difficult, problematic, trying)
3
fussy(adjective, hard, difficult, problematic)
3
gargantuan(severe, painful, problematic, trying)
3
no picnic(expression, adjective, severe, rough)
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