21
hard(adjective, feature, state, characteristic)
18
difficult(adjective, feature, state, characteristic)
15
arduous(adjective, feature, state, characteristic)
15
tough(adjective, feature, state, characteristic)
12
grievous(adjective, feature, state, characteristic)
12
laborious(adjective, feature, state, characteristic)
12
oppressive(adjective, feature, state, characteristic)
12
painful(adjective, feature, state, characteristic)
12
severe(adjective, feature, state, characteristic)
12
toilsome(adjective, feature, state, characteristic)
12
trying(adjective, feature, state, characteristic)
9
burdensome(adjective, feature, state, characteristic)
9
complicated(adjective, feature, state, characteristic)
9
intricate(adjective, feature, state, characteristic)
9
knotty(adjective, feature, state, characteristic)
9
onerous(adjective, feature, state, characteristic)
9
ponderous(adjective, feature, state, characteristic)
9
punishing(adjective, feature, state, characteristic)
9
rough(adjective, feature, state, characteristic)
9
taxing(adjective, feature, state, characteristic)
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