1
hard-won(tough, severe, painful, problematic, trying)
1
harrowing(adjective, painful)
1
hefty
1
herculean(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
1
horrendous(adjective, painful)
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hurtful(adjective, painful)
1
icky(verb, person, feelings, emotions)
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immense(tough, severe, painful, problematic, trying)
1
impeding(hard, severe, offensive, distressing, upsetting)
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importune
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inadmissible(verb, person, feelings, emotions)
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insufferable(adjective, painful)
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intricate(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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involved(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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irking
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irritative
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labored(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
1
loathsome(verb, person, feelings, emotions)
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mean(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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mocking
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