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unpleasant(adjective, hard, severe, offensive, painful)
2
Herculean(adjective, tough, severe, difficult, awkward)
2
aching(adjective, painful)
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acute(adjective, painful)
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adverse(adjective, difficult, adverse)
2
anguishing(adjective, painful, punishing)
2
baffling(adjective, hindering)
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2
calamitous(adjective, pain, adverse)
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chafing(adjective, painful)
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challenging(adjective, tough, severe, difficult, awkward)
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cramping(adjective, painful, hindering)
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crippling(adjective, hindering)
2
dense(adjective, big, heavy, substantial)
2
disagreeable(adjective, hard, severe, offensive, painful)
2
disastrous(adjective, pain, adverse)
2
exasperating(adjective, dull, boring, tired, tedious)
2
excruciating(adjective, painful)
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finicky(adjective, tough, difficult, harsh, rigid)
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