74 entries under painful topic. ×

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arduous(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe)
36
oppressive(adjective, dull, hard, severe, rough)
34
severe(adjective, hard, tough, rough, difficult)
29
trying(adjective, dull, hard, tough, difficult)
28
grievous(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
27
painful(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
24
sore(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
22
unbearable(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
19
cruel(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
18
troublesome(adjective, hard, severe, difficult, heavy)
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heavy(adjective, dull, tough, severe, difficult)
15
irksome(adjective, dull, difficult, heavy, awkward)
10
bothersome(adjective, tough, severe, difficult, awkward)
9
annoying(adjective, dull, boring, tedious)
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formidable(adjective, tough, severe, difficult, heavy)
8
irritating(adjective, dull, tough, severe, boring)
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uphill(adjective, tough, severe, difficult, awkward)
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agonizing(adjective, punishing)
5
crushing(adjective, troublesome)
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distressful(adjective, adverse)
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