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exacting(tough, severe, difficult, harsh)
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grinding(severe, difficult, harsh, heavy)
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hairy(difficult, awkward, demanding, exhausting)
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hurtful
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inflaming
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insufferable
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offensive
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problematical(difficult, awkward, demanding)
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rough(hard, tough, difficult, awkward)
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strong
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taxing(hard, severe, difficult, harsh)
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tormenting
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unbearable
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wearisome(hard, tough, difficult, awkward)
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wearying(difficult, awkward, demanding, trying)
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weighty
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withering
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crumby(bad, awful, disgusting, hate)
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crummy(bad, awful, disgusting, hate)
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deeply repulsive(bad, awful, disgusting, hate)
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