65 entries under problematic topic. ×

12
fussy(adjective, tough, difficult, negative, grim)
8
finicky(adjective, tough, grim, critical, demanding)
6
difficult(adjective, tough, critical, scrupulous, particular)
6
exacting(adjective, tough, rough, grim, demanding)
5
demanding(adjective, tough, rough, grim, critical)
5
fastidious(adjective, tough, awkward, careful, grim)
2
picky(adjective, tough, awkward, grim, critical)
1
irritable(adjective, tough, difficult, grim, critical)
1
tough(adjective, rough, difficult, awkward, grim)
0
ambitious(tough, trying)
0
arduous(tough, trying)
0
argumentative(adjective, tough, grim, trying)
0
backbreaker(tough, trying)
0
bearish(adjective, tough, difficult, grim, critical)
0
boorish(adjective, tough, grim, trying)
0
bothersome(tough, trying)
0
burdensome(tough, trying)
0
challenging(tough, trying)
0
crucial(tough, trying)
0
difficile(tough, trying)
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