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| contentious(adjective, difficult, cross, awkward, hostile) | |
| awkward(adjective, difficult, cross, unpleasant, adverse) | |
| bearish(adjective, tough, difficult, cross, unusual) | |
| difficult(adjective, tough, irritable, obstinate, stubborn) | |
| unyielding(adjective, tough, unpleasant, deliberate, determined) | |
| argumentative(adjective, tough, difficult, hostile, grim) | |
| bothersome(adjective, tough, trying) | |
| vexed(adjective, cross, short, angry) | |
| demanding(tough, trying) | |
| finicky(adjective, tough, trying) | |
| fussy(adjective, tough, trying) | |
| galling(adjective, tough, trying) | |
| irritating(adjective, tough, unpleasant, adverse) | |
| stiff(adjective, tough, trying) | |
| troublesome(tough, unpleasant, grim, adverse) | |
| boorish(tough, grim, abrupt, trying) | |
| impolite(tough, grim, abrupt, trying) | |
| rude(tough, hostile, grim, abrupt) | |
| tough(grim, obstinate, stubborn, trying) | |
| ambitious(tough, trying) |
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