65 entries under problematic topic. ×

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galling(adjective, tough, severe, offensive, painful)
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gargantuan(tough, severe, painful, trying)
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hard-won(tough, severe, painful, trying)
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heavy(adjective, tough, severe, difficult, awkward)
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herculean(adjective, tough, severe, difficult, awkward)
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immense(tough, severe, painful, trying)
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intricate(adjective, tough, severe, difficult, awkward)
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irritating(tough, severe, painful, trying)
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labored(adjective, great, tough, severe, difficult)
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no picnic(expression, tough, severe, painful)
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not easy(expression, tough, severe, painful)
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operose(adjective, tough, severe, difficult, awkward)
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problem(tough, severe, painful, trying)
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prohibitive(tough, severe, painful, trying)
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refractory(adjective, tough, trying)
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rigid(tough, severe, painful, thorough, demanding)
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testing(adjective, tough, difficult, awkward, grim)
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tiring(adjective, tough, difficult, awkward, grim)
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troublesome(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult)
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uphill(adjective, great, tough, severe, difficult)
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