83 entries under problematic topic. ×
| delicate(adjective, hard, awkward, uneasy, tricky) | |
| exacting(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe) | |
| fastidious(adjective, tough, careful, scrupulous, particular) | |
| heavy(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe) | |
| perplexing(adjective, hard, fancy, obscure, delicate) | |
| distressing(adjective, severe, rough, harsh, tender) | |
| unpleasant(adjective, hard, severe, evil, rough) | |
| uphill(adjective, hard, great, tough, easy) | |
| intractable(adjective, tough, obstinate, stubborn) | |
| stiff(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough) | |
| tiring(adjective, dull, tough, awkward, boring) | |
| refractory(adjective, tough, wild, awkward, obstinate) | |
| effortful(adjective, hard, great, tough, rough) | |
| challenging(adjective, hard, great, tough, obscure) | |
| dangerous(noun, adjective, hard, tough, severe) | |
| problem(noun, adjective, hard, tough, grim) | |
| unyielding(adjective, hard, tough, severe, wild) | |
| wearisome(adjective, dull, hard, tough, rough) | |
| grim(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, unhappy) | |
| irritating(adjective, dull, hard, tough, rough) |
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