74 entries under painful topic. ×

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effortful(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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grueling(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult)
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harrowing
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aggravating(adjective, hard, severe, offensive)
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besetting
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bitter
3
miserable(adjective, adverse)
3
unpleasant(adjective, hard, severe, offensive)
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Herculean(adjective, tough, severe, difficult, awkward)
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aching
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acute
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anguishing(adjective, punishing)
2
biting
2
chafing
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challenging(adjective, tough, severe, difficult, awkward)
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cramping(adjective, hindering)
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disagreeable(adjective, hard, severe, offensive)
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excruciating
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piercing
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rigid(adjective, tough, correct, severe, harsh)
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