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grinding(noun, severe, harsh, heavy)
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grueling
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burdensome(adjective, troublesome)
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oppressive(adjective, severe, difficult, harsh, heavy)
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troublesome(adjective, severe, difficult, harsh, heavy)
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besetting
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annoying
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bothersome
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grievous(adjective, difficult, sad, awful, grim)
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harrowing(adjective, pain)
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irksome
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painful
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trying
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arduous
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aching
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agonizing
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anguishing
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cramping
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cruel
3
excruciating
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