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complicated(adjective, complete, fancy, exact)
3
hard
3
laborious(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
3
oppressive
3
rough(adjective, fastidious, exacting)
3
trying(adjective, hard, tough, harsh)
2
adverse
2
arduous(adjective, hard, tough, problematic)
2
burdensome(adjective, tough, harsh, rigid)
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censorious(adjective, severe, harsh, critical)
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contrary
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knotty(adjective, fancy, exact, complex)
2
onerous(adjective, hard, tough, harsh)
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petulant(adjective, critical, complaining)
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rugged
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sour(adjective, critical, complaining)
2
testy(adjective, critical, complaining)
2
tight
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toilsome(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
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tough(adjective, hard, harsh, awkward)
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