58 entries under trying topic. ×

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demanding(adjective, dull, hard, tough, easy)
25
fastidious(adjective, accept, tough, fine, proper)
23
severe(adjective, hard, tough, easy, severe)
21
fussy(adjective, accept, hard, tough, fine)
21
rigid(adjective, hard, tough, easy, severe)
20
finicky(adjective, accept, tough, severe, fine)
17
difficult(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe)
14
picky(adjective, accept, tough, severe, fine)
14
tough(adjective, dull, hard, easy, severe)
10
laborious(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe)
10
strenuous(adjective, dull, tough, severe, rough)
9
arduous(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe)
8
burdensome(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe)
7
onerous(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe)
7
stiff(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
6
grim(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
4
heavy(adjective, dull, tough, severe, rough)
4
painful(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, heavy)
4
toilsome(adjective, tough, severe, difficult, harsh)
4
unyielding(adjective, tough, easy, severe, painful)
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