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impolite(problematic, trying)
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involved(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy)
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ironfisted(rigid, scrupulous)
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irritable(severe, cross, contrary, problematic)
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no-nonsense(adjective, severe, firm, harsh)
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oafish(problematic, trying)
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obstreperous(problematic, trying)
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rancorous(adjective, harsh, grim, painful)
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resentful(adjective, severe, harsh, grim)
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rude(problematic, trying)
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scabrous(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy)
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slavish(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy)
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stuffy(adjective, severe, firm, harsh)
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toilful(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy)
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unaccommodating(problematic, trying)
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unamenable(problematic, trying)
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unmanageable socially(expression, problematic, trying)
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uphill battle(expression, adjective, rough, difficult)
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vengeful(adjective, harsh, grim, painful)
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