54 entries under problematical topic. ×

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difficult(adjective, tough, rough, harsh, delicate)
17
rough(adjective, sharp, difficult, harsh, rude)
15
sticky(adjective, tough, difficult, delicate, informal)
15
troublesome(adjective, hard, rough, difficult, pain)
8
heavy(adjective, difficult, big, substantial, high)
7
complicated(adjective, difficulty, difficult, delicate, unpleasant)
7
tricky(adjective, tough, difficult, delicate, unpleasant)
4
knotty(adjective, tough, difficulty, difficult, delicate)
4
labored(adjective, difficult, slow, uncertain, stiff)
4
mean(adjective, poor, difficult, small, unimportant)
3
arduous(adjective, difficult, demanding, problematic, grueling)
3
demanding(adjective, difficult, grueling, unhelpful)
3
irksome(adjective, tough, difficult, pain, demanding)
3
rugged(adjective, difficulty, difficult, complex, demanding)
2
burdensome(adjective, difficult, big, heavy, substantial)
2
challenging(adjective, difficult, contrary, demanding, tricky)
2
distressing(adjective, hard, rough, difficult, unpleasant)
2
hairy(adjective, difficult, demanding, grueling)
2
hard(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, delicate)
2
intricate(adjective, difficulty, difficult, delicate, complex)
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