104 entries under tough topic. ×

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arduous(adjective, hard, severe, difficult)
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demanding(adjective, hard, severe, difficult)
3
fussy(adjective, hard, difficult, problematic)
3
irritable(adjective, problematic, trying)
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rough(adjective, difficult, heavy, awkward)
3
rugged(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy)
3
wearing(adjective, hard, rough, difficult)
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backbreaking(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy)
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complicated(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy)
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finicky(adjective, difficult, problematic, trying)
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formidable(adjective, severe, difficult, awkward)
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fractious(adjective, problematic, trying)
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grinding(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy)
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heavy(adjective, severe, rough, difficult)
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knotty(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy)
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laborious(adjective, severe, difficult, awkward)
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strenuous(adjective, severe, difficult, awkward)
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ticklish(adjective, difficult, tricky, complicated)
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titanic(severe, painful, problematic, trying)
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toilsome(adjective, severe, difficult, awkward)
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