599 entries under adjective topic. ×

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stubborn(hard, complex, change, position)
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taxing(hard, tough, rough, harsh)
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rugged(hard, severe, evil, rough)
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profound(hard, complex, thoughtful, intellectual)
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serious(hard, tough, easy, harsh)
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stressful(hard, complex)
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grievous(hard, complex, sickness, ache)
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oppressive(dull, hard, tough, severe)
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sticky(hard, delicate, complex, awkward)
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operose(hard, tough, severe, difficulty)
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tight(hard, complex)
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weighty(hard, heavy, complex)
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demanding(dull, hard, tough, severe)
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ambitious(hard, ability, complex, effort)
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nasty(hard, rough, rude, unpleasant)
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precarious(hard, complex)
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esoteric(hard, complex, complicated)
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sore(hard, complex, sickness, ache)
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dire(hard, complex, sickness, ache)
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backbreaking(hard, heavy, complex, awkward)
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