98 entries under painful topic. ×

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hard-won(tough, severe, problematic, trying)
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hateful(nasty, offensive, unpleasant, disgusting)
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heavy(tough, severe, harsh, problematic)
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herculean(tough, severe, problematic, trying)
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hurtful(adjective, sharp, nasty, rude, unpleasant)
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immense(tough, severe, problematic, trying)
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insipid(offensive, unpleasant, disgusting, tasteless)
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labored(tough, severe, problematic, trying)
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laborious(tough, severe, harsh, heavy)
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nauseous(offensive, unpleasant, disgusting, tasteless)
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no picnic(expression, tough, severe, problematic)
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not easy(expression, tough, severe, problematic)
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operose(tough, severe, problematic, trying)
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problem(tough, severe, problematic, trying)
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problematic(tough, severe, trying)
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prohibitive(tough, severe, problematic, trying)
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rigid(tough, severe, problematic, trying)
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savorless(offensive, unpleasant, disgusting, tasteless)
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severe(tough, harsh, heavy, problematic)
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stiff(tough, severe, problematic, trying)
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