164 entries under tough topic. ×

78
hard(adjective, dull, great, easy)
61
arduous(adjective, dull, hard, great)
47
laborious(adjective, dull, hard, great)
45
burdensome(adjective, dull, hard, severe)
37
severe(adjective, hard, rough, harsh)
37
problematic(adjective, hard, delicate, complex)
36
troublesome(adjective, hard, severe, evil)
36
rough(adjective, hard, great, severe)
34
trying(adjective, dull, hard, severe)
34
toilsome(adjective, hard, great, difficulty)
29
taxing(adjective, hard, rough, harsh)
27
serious(adjective, hard, easy, harsh)
26
oppressive(adjective, dull, hard, severe)
25
operose(adjective, hard, severe, difficulty)
24
demanding(adjective, dull, hard, severe)
19
onerous(adjective, dull, hard, great)
19
ticklish(noun, adjective, hard, delicate)
19
grave(adjective, hard, severe, harsh)
18
strenuous(adjective, dull, hard, great)
17
finicky(adjective, harsh, meticulous, fussy)
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