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76 entries under tough topic. ×

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problematic(severe, painful, tricky, trying)
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prohibitive(severe, painful, problematic, trying)
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refractory(adjective, problematic, trying)
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rigid(severe, painful, thorough, demanding)
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taxing(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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testing(adjective, difficult, awkward, grim)
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tiring(adjective, difficult, awkward, grim)
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troublesome(adjective, hard, severe, difficult)
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uphill(adjective, great, severe, difficult)
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upstream(severe, painful, problematic, trying)
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wearing(adjective, hard, difficult, awkward)
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wearisome(adjective, severe, difficult, awkward)
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argumentative(problematic, trying)
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bearish(problematic, trying)
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boorish(problematic, trying)
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fastidious(problematic, trying)
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finicky(thorough, demanding, problematic, trying)
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fractious(problematic, trying)
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fussy(hard, difficult, thorough, demanding)
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grim(adjective, demanding, problematic, trying)
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