54 entries under problematical topic. ×

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uphill(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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effortful(adjective, tough, severe, difficult, harsh)
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exhausting(adjective, dull, hard, tough, difficult)
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heavy(adjective, dull, tough, severe, rough)
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mean(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult)
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tiring(adjective, dull, tough, difficult, full)
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wearing(adjective, dull, hard, tough, difficult)
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wearying(adjective, dull, difficult, awkward, boring)
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awkward(adjective, difficult, grueling, unhelpful)
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backbreaking(adjective, hard, difficult, harsh, heavy)
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complicated(adjective, hard, tough, rough, difficult)
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difficile(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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wearisome(adjective, dull, tough, severe, difficult)
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distressing(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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fatiguing(adjective, dull, difficult, awkward, boring)
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grinding(adjective, rough, difficult, harsh, heavy)
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grueling(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult)
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hairy(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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herculean(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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intricate(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult)
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