4
exhausting(adjective, dull, difficult, awkward, boring)
4
grueling(adjective, severe, difficult, harsh, heavy)
4
heavy(adjective, dull, difficult, awkward, boring)
4
nettling
4
pestering(adjective, aggravating)
4
plaguing
4
plaguy(adjective, pain, vexatious)
4
rankling(adjective, aggravating)
4
soporific
4
stupid
4
weariful(adjective, excite, boring)
4
wearing(adjective, dull, difficult, awkward, boring)
3
arid(adjective, dull, stupid, boring, tedious)
3
awkward(adjective, tough, difficult, pain, demanding)
3
besetting(adjective, painful)
3
bitter(adjective, painful)
3
crushing(adjective, painful)
3
disquieting(adjective, bad, hard, severe, offensive)
3
drab(adjective, dull, simple, clean, plain)
3
enraging(adjective, aggravating)
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