34
exacting(adjective, dull, hard, tough, easy)
30
difficult(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe)
22
hard(adjective, dull, tough, easy, severe)
22
severe(adjective, hard, tough, easy, severe)
21
fussy(adjective, hard, tough, difficult, full)
20
tough(adjective, dull, hard, easy, severe)
19
rigorous(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult)
18
strict(adjective, hard, tough, easy, severe)
18
critical(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult)
17
finicky(adjective, tough, severe, difficult, cross)
16
meticulous(adjective, severe, rough, critical, fussy)
16
perfectionist
15
taxing(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
15
fastidious(adjective, tough, difficult, awkward, careful)
15
scrupulous(adjective, valuable, duty, reliable, responsible)
14
burdensome(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe)
14
particular(adjective, severe, sharp, unsympathetic, critical)
14
rigid(adjective, hard, tough, easy, severe)
13
arduous(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe)
13
harsh(adjective, hard, easy, severe, rough)
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