15 entries under tough topic. ×

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intimidating(verb, adjective, awful, terrible)
10
dreadful(adjective, awful, terrible, wonderful)
9
dismaying(verb, adjective, difficult, awful)
8
threatening(verb, adjective, person, difficult)
7
formidable(adjective, awful, horrible, grand)
7
terrifying(adjective, awful, terrible, wonderful)
5
fearful(adjective, awful, terrible, wonderful)
5
shocking(adjective, awful, terrible, wonderful)
3
horrible(adjective, awful, terrible, wonderful)
2
terrible(adjective, difficult, awful, wonderful)
1
awful(adjective, difficult, terrible, wonderful)
1
imposing(adjective, difficult, awful, wonderful)
1
overwhelming(adjective, difficult, awful, wonderful)
0
impressive(difficult, awful, wonderful, amazing)
0
tremendous(difficult, grand, splendid, overwhelming)
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