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bothersome(adjective, tough, rough, heavy)
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demanding(adjective, rough, harsh, heavy)
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exacting(adjective, rough, harsh, heavy)
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exhausting(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
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formidable(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
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rigorous(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
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strenuous(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
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adverse
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cantankerous
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contrary
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cumbersome
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difficile(adjective, tough, rough, heavy)
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distressing(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
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effortful(adjective, tough, rough, harsh)
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fatiguing(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
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finicky
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fussy
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grueling(adjective, severe, harsh, heavy)
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hairy(adjective, tough, rough, heavy)
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irksome(adjective, severe, rough, offensive)
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