178 entries under awkward topic. ×

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rigorous(adjective, hard, severe, rough, harsh)
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uphill(adjective, hard, great, tough, easy)
10
hairy(noun, adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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contrary(adjective, support, tough, attitude, rude)
9
stiff(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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tiring(adjective, dull, tough, boring)
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refractory(adjective, tough, wild, obstinate)
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touchy(adjective, delicate, irritable, tricky)
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effortful(adjective, hard, great, tough, rough)
7
cantankerous(adjective, hard, tough, evil, rough)
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challenging(adjective, hard, great, tough, obscure)
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dangerous(noun, adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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fatiguing(adjective, dull, boring, tired)
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harsh(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
7
problematical(adjective, hard, complex, demanding)
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recalcitrant(adjective, tough, wild, obstinate)
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risky(noun, adjective, delicate, tricky)
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unyielding(adjective, hard, tough, severe, wild)
7
wearisome(adjective, dull, hard, tough, rough)
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wearying(adjective, dull, boring, tired)
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