170 entries under difficult topic. ×
| hard(adjective, tough, rough, delicate) | |
| intricate(adjective, difficulty, delicate, complex) | |
| laborious(adjective, heavy, demanding, weighty) | |
| onerous(adjective, heavy, demanding, weighty) | |
| ornery(adjective, rough, rude, coarse) | |
| problematical(adjective, complex, demanding, tricky) | |
| serious(adjective, demanding, grueling, problematical) | |
| terrible(adjective, complex, demanding, complicated) | |
| tough(harsh, obstinate, stubborn, tricky) | |
| wearisome(adjective, hard, rough, pain) | |
| acrimonious(tough, harsh, unpleasant, grumpy) | |
| bad-tempered(adjective, tough, harsh, gloomy) | |
| bearish(adjective, rough, rude, coarse) | |
| bewildering(adjective, uneasy, uncomfortable, trying) | |
| bothersome(adjective, tough, demanding, tricky) | |
| contrived(adjective, counterfeit, affected, hollow) | |
| cross(irritable, restless, obstinate, stubborn) | |
| crotchety(adjective, tough, harsh, irritable) | |
| crusty(tough, harsh, irritable, grumpy) | |
| difficile(adjective, demanding, grueling, problematical) |
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