164 entries under tough topic. ×

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argumentative(adjective, irritable, problematic, trying)
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controversial(adjective, tricky, problematic, argumentative)
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crucial(adjective, hard, severe, problematic)
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exigent(adjective, hard, severe, heavy)
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grueling(adjective, hard, severe, harsh)
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immense(adjective, hard, problematic, trying)
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irritable(adjective, rude, unpleasant, negative)
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prohibitive(adjective, hard, problematic, trying)
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querulous(adjective, hard, rude, unpleasant)
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slavish(adjective, rough, heavy, awkward)
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ugly(adjective, hard, severe, evil)
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unamenable(adjective, problematic, trying, socially)
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unsparing(adjective, rough, harsh, heavy)
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backbreaker(adjective, hard, problematic, trying)
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bearish(adjective, irritable, critical, problematic)
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brusque(adjective, harsh, rude, unpleasant)
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captious(adjective, harsh, crabby, cranky)
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churlish(adjective, hard, rough, nasty)
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cross(noun, adjective, rude, unpleasant)
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crotchety(adjective, harsh, awkward, irritable)
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