54 entries under problematical topic. ×

0
complicated(adjective, difficult, complex, awkward, demanding)
0
grinding(adjective, difficult, awkward, demanding, grueling)
0
grueling(adjective, tough, difficult, awkward, grim)
0
hairy(adjective, difficult, awkward, demanding, strenuous)
0
involved(adjective, difficult, complex, awkward, demanding)
0
mean(adjective, difficult, awkward, demanding, strenuous)
0
merciless(adjective, difficult, awkward, demanding, grueling)
0
scabrous(adjective, difficult, awkward, demanding, grueling)
0
slavish(adjective, difficult, awkward, demanding, grueling)
0
sticky(adjective, difficult, awkward, demanding, tricky)
0
terrible(adjective, tough, difficult, awkward, demanding)
0
toilful(adjective, difficult, awkward, demanding, grueling)
0
tricky(adjective, difficult, awkward, demanding, strenuous)
-1
uphill battle(expression, adjective, difficult, awkward, demanding)
<123>
10 years ago|11k views|share |citing 
APASmart Define. (2016). challenging thesaurus. Retrieved September 22, 2026, from https://smartdefine.org/challenging/thesaurus/synonyms
ChicagoSmart Define. 2016. "challenging thesaurus" https://smartdefine.org/challenging/thesaurus/synonyms (accessed September 22, 2026).
HarvardSmart Define 2016, challenging thesaurus, Smart Define, viewed 22 September, 2026, <https://smartdefine.org/challenging/thesaurus/synonyms>.
MLASmart Define. "challenging thesaurus" 2 March 2016. Web. 22 September 2026. <https://smartdefine.org/challenging/thesaurus/synonyms>