205 entries under difficult topic. ×
| distressing(adjective, rough, harsh, tender) | |
| effortful(adjective, great, tough, harsh) | |
| wearying(adjective, dull, awkward, boring) | |
| fatiguing(adjective, dull, awkward, boring) | |
| grueling(adjective, severe, harsh, heavy) | |
| ticklish(adjective, tough, delicate, tricky) | |
| intemperate(adjective, correct, severe, rough) | |
| wearisome(adjective, dull, rough, awkward) | |
| adverse(adjective, angry, adverse, offended) | |
| bothersome(adjective, tough, severe, offensive) | |
| contrary(adjective, determined, fixed, angry) | |
| critical(adjective, tough, harsh, delicate) | |
| definite(adjective, clear, severe, rough) | |
| delicate(adjective, complex, stiff, tricky) | |
| exigent(adjective, heavy, severity, taxing) | |
| irksome(adjective, dull, difficulty, awkward) | |
| perplexing(adjective, fancy, obscure, property) | |
| violent(adjective, nature, strong, great, tough) | |
| wearing(adjective, dull, tough, awkward) | |
| diligent(adjective, strong, powerful, tedious) |
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