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41 entries under severe topic. ×

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galling(adjective, tough, offensive, painful)
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gargantuan(tough, painful, problematic, trying)
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hard-won(tough, painful, problematic, trying)
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heavy(adjective, tough, difficult, awkward)
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herculean(adjective, tough, difficult, awkward)
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immense(tough, painful, problematic, trying)
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intricate(adjective, tough, difficult, awkward)
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irritating(tough, painful, problematic, trying)
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labored(adjective, great, tough, difficult)
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no picnic(expression, tough, painful, problematic)
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not easy(expression, tough, painful, problematic)
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operose(adjective, tough, difficult, awkward)
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problem(tough, painful, problematic, trying)
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problematic(tough, painful, tricky, trying)
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prohibitive(tough, painful, problematic, trying)
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rigid(tough, painful, thorough, demanding)
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troublesome(adjective, hard, tough, difficult)
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uphill(adjective, great, tough, difficult)
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upstream(tough, painful, problematic, trying)
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wearisome(adjective, tough, difficult, awkward)
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