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fastidious(tough, problematic, trying)
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fatiguing(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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finicky(tough, problematic, trying)
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fussy(tough, problematic, trying)
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galling(adjective, tough, severe, painful, problematic)
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gargantuan(adjective, tough, severe, painful, problematic)
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grinding(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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hard-earned
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hard-fought
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hard-won(adjective, tough, severe, painful, problematic)
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heavy(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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herculean(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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immense(adjective, tough, severe, painful, problematic)
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involved(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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irksome(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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irritating(adjective, tough, severe, painful, problematic)
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jawbreaking
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knotted
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labored(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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merciless(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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