164 entries under tough topic. ×
| awkward(adjective, rough, harsh, delicate) | |
| exacting(adjective, dull, hard, severe) | |
| fussy(adjective, hard, harsh, particular) | |
| fastidious(adjective, careful, scrupulous, particular) | |
| formidable(adjective, hard, severe, evil) | |
| heavy(adjective, dull, hard, severe) | |
| exhausting(adjective, dull, hard, awkward) | |
| unmanageable(adjective, terrible, wild, awkward) | |
| uphill(adjective, hard, great, easy) | |
| intractable(adjective, obstinate, stubborn, problematic) | |
| contrary(adjective, support, attitude, rude) | |
| obstinate(adjective, hard, stubborn, complicated) | |
| stiff(adjective, hard, severe, rough) | |
| tiring(adjective, dull, awkward, boring) | |
| refractory(adjective, wild, awkward, obstinate) | |
| effortful(adjective, hard, great, rough) | |
| cantankerous(adjective, hard, evil, rough) | |
| challenging(adjective, hard, great, obscure) | |
| dangerous(noun, adjective, hard, severe) | |
| harsh(adjective, hard, severe, rough) |
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