66 entries under painful topic. ×

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hard(adjective, correct, severe, rough, difficult)
9
inclement(noun, adjective, hard, tough, severe)
7
severe(adjective, hard, tough, rough, difficult)
5
rigorous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
4
bitter(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
4
harsh(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
4
rugged(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
2
bad(adjective, severe, unpleasant, vicious, extreme)
2
brutal(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
2
tough(adjective, harsh, cruel, grim)
1
acrimonious(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
1
antagonistic(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
1
austere(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
1
bleak(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
1
cold(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
1
cruel(adjective, harsh, unpleasant, vicious)
1
dire(adjective, severe, harsh, unpleasant, exceptional)
1
disagreeable(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, unpleasant)
1
distressing(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, unpleasant)
1
dour(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
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