40 entries under tough topic. ×

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arduous(adjective, dull, hard, difficult)
20
difficult(adjective, dull, hard, awkward)
17
hard(adjective, dull, difficult, awkward)
17
wearing(adjective, dull, difficult, boring, tired)
11
onerous(adjective, dull, hard, difficult)
8
severe(adjective, hard, rough, difficult)
4
challenging(adjective, hard, difficult, awkward)
4
demanding(adjective, dull, hard, difficult)
4
grueling(adjective, hard, severe, difficult)
4
oppressive(adjective, dull, hard, difficult)
4
rigorous(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
4
trying(adjective, dull, hard, difficult)
2
Herculean(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy)
2
distressing(adjective, severe, rough, difficult)
2
formidable(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
2
grinding(adjective, severe, rough, difficult)
2
operose(adjective, hard, rough, difficult)
2
rough(adjective, hard, difficult, heavy)
1
bothersome(adjective, hard, rough, difficult)
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exacting(adjective, dull, hard, difficult)
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