108 entries under adjective topic. ×

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severe(hard, difficult, complex, oppressive)
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oppressive(hard, difficult, complex, overwhelming)
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cruel(hard, difficult, complex, oppressive)
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ponderous(good, dull, hard, difficult)
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lumpish(hard, difficult, complex)
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rough(hard, difficult, rude, complex)
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hard(difficult, complex)
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tough(hard, difficult, complex)
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unbearable(bad, hard, difficult, complex)
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stale(dull, hard, difficult, complex)
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tyrannical(oppressive, tyrannical, despotic)
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awkward(ability, rude, stiff, incompetent)
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inept(simple, ability, awkward, stiff)
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maladroit(ability, awkward, stiff, inept)
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bungling(simple, awkward, inept, clumsy)
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harsh
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bumbling(simple, ability, awkward, inept)
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butterfingered(simple, stupid, awkward, inept)
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gauche(ability, stiff, inept, unsophisticated)
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ham-handed(rude, awkward, incompetent, inept)
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