65 entries under difficult topic. ×

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rough(adjective, severe, informal, rude)
9
tricky(noun, adjective, delicate, uncertain)
9
delicate(adjective, uncertain, sensitive, unstable)
9
harsh(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
6
rugged(adjective, severe, harsh, delicate)
6
sticky(adjective, tough, rough, informal)
5
knotty(adjective, severe, rough, harsh)
5
wicked(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
4
complicated(adjective, tough, rough, heavy)
4
formidable(adjective, bad, severe, rough)
4
hard(adjective, mean, tough, severe, sharp)
4
intricate(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
4
thorny(bad, heavy, risky, dangerous)
4
tough(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
3
scabrous(adjective, rough, harsh, coarse)
3
severe(adjective, hard, tough, sharp, rough)
2
arduous(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
2
awkward(adjective, demanding, grueling, problematical)
2
demanding(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
2
difficile(adjective, tough, rough, heavy)
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