170 entries under difficult topic. ×
| problematic(adjective, tough, delicate, unpleasant) | |
| stubborn(adjective, change, position, attitude, determination) | |
| uncivil(adjective, sharp, rough, harsh) | |
| arduous(adjective, demanding, problematic, grueling) | |
| demanding(adjective, grueling, problematical, unhelpful) | |
| discommodious(adjective, uneasy, uncomfortable, disciplined) | |
| fractious(adjective, cross, unpleasant, adverse) | |
| irksome(adjective, tough, pain, demanding) | |
| perplexing(adjective, tough, delicate, complicated) | |
| rugged(adjective, difficulty, complex, demanding) | |
| burdensome(adjective, big, heavy, substantial) | |
| cantankerous(adjective, tough, rough, rude) | |
| challenging(adjective, contrary, demanding, tricky) | |
| chancy(adjective, delicate, tricky, sticky) | |
| complex(adjective, delicate, unpleasant, tricky) | |
| crabby(adjective, irritable, restless, obstinate) | |
| cranky(irritable, grumpy, bad-tempered, crabby) | |
| discomforting | |
| distressing(adjective, hard, rough, unpleasant) | |
| hairy(adjective, demanding, grueling, problematical) |
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