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bothersome(tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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demanding(rough, difficult, harsh, heavy)
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despotic
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domineering
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exacting(rough, difficult, harsh, heavy)
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exhausting(tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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extortionate
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formidable(tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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jarring
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resisting(verb, chafing)
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rigorous(tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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shrill
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strenuous(tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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adverse
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bitter
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cacophonous
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cantankerous
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contrary
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creaking
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croaking
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