36 entries under difficult topic. ×

43
fussy(adjective, accept, complete, tough, sharp)
17
demanding(adjective, tough, severe, cross)
16
difficult(adjective, tough, harsh, meticulous)
6
severe(adjective, tough, harsh, cross)
4
harsh(adjective, critical)
4
strenuous(adjective, thorough, meticulous, painstaking)
3
cantankerous(adjective, severe, cross, contrary)
2
arduous(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
2
bothersome(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
2
burdensome(adjective, tough, harsh, rigid)
2
complicated(adjective, exact, full, thorough)
2
contrary(adjective, severe, cross)
2
hard
2
laborious(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
2
onerous(adjective, tough, harsh, rigid)
2
oppressive
2
rough(adjective, fussy, fastidious, exacting)
2
tight
2
toilsome(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
2
tough(adjective, harsh, awkward, grim)
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