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cranky
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displeasing(adjective, offensive, unpleasant, disgusting, disagreeable)
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finicky(adjective, tough, difficult, problematic, trying)
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formidable(adjective, tough, severe, difficult, awkward)
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fractious(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
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grievous(adjective, painful)
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grinding(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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harsh(adjective, difficult)
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heavy(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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knotty(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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laborious(adjective, tough, severe, difficult, awkward)
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miserable(adjective, painful)
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nagging
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nasty(adjective, offensive, unpleasant, disgusting, disagreeable)
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nettling
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odious(adjective, painful)
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peevish
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petulant
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plaguing
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prickly(thorny, spiky, spiny)
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