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fussy(adjective, tough, difficult, negative)
8
finicky(adjective, tough, critical, demanding)
6
exacting(adjective, tough, rough, demanding)
5
demanding(adjective, tough, rough, critical)
5
fastidious(adjective, tough, awkward, careful)
2
picky(adjective, tough, awkward, critical)
1
irritable(adjective, tough, difficult, critical)
1
tough(adjective, rough, difficult, awkward)
0
argumentative(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
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bearish(adjective, tough, difficult, critical)
0
boorish(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
0
fractious(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
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impolite(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
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intractable(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
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oafish(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
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obstreperous(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
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perverse(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
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refractory(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
0
rigid(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
0
rude(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
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