3
irritable(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
3
maddening
3
mischievous(adjective, wicked, devilish)
3
perturbing(adjective, bad, hard, severe, offensive)
3
pestilent
3
pestilential
3
rankling(adjective, aggravating)
3
repulsive(adjective, offensive, unpleasant, disgusting, disagreeable)
3
rough(adjective, tough, difficult, heavy, awkward)
3
rugged(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
3
tedious
3
tough(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult)
3
unpalatable(adjective, offensive, unpleasant, disgusting, disagreeable)
3
wearing(adjective, hard, tough, rough, difficult)
2
antagonizing(adjective, aggravating)
2
backbreaking(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
2
bitter(adjective, painful, irritating, annoying, infuriating)
2
cantankerous(adjective, difficult)
2
complicated(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
2
contrary(adjective, difficult)
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