164 entries under tough topic. ×

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picky(adjective, harsh, particular, meticulous)
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problem(noun, adjective, hard, grim)
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recalcitrant(adjective, wild, awkward, obstinate)
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tiresome(adjective, hard, severe, heavy)
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unyielding(adjective, hard, severe, wild)
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wearisome(adjective, dull, hard, rough)
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grim(adjective, severe, harsh, unhappy)
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hard to please(expression, adjective, idiom, critical)
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irritating(adjective, dull, hard, rough)
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prickly(harsh, awkward, burning, grumpy)
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bothersome(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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difficile(adjective, hard, rough, heavy)
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labored(adjective, hard, great, rough)
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not easy(expression, adjective, idiom, hard)
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perverse(adjective, support, attitude, harsh)
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self-willed(adjective, wild, awkward, obstinate)
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ungovernable(adjective, terrible, wild, awkward)
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irksome(adjective, dull, difficulty, heavy)
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rigid(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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Gargantuan(adjective, hard, problematic, trying)
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