92 entries under painful topic. ×

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challenging(tough, severe, problematic, trying)
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crucial(tough, severe, problematic, trying)
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crushing
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difficile(tough, severe, problematic, trying)
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easier said than done(expression, tough, severe, problematic)
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effortful(tough, severe, problematic, trying)
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exacting(adjective, dull, tough, severe, boring)
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excruciating
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gargantuan(tough, severe, problematic, trying)
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hard-won(tough, severe, problematic, trying)
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heavy(adjective, dull, tough, severe, boring)
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herculean(tough, severe, problematic, trying)
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immense(tough, severe, problematic, trying)
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labored(tough, severe, problematic, trying)
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mean(adjective, tough, ugly, upsetting)
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no picnic(expression, tough, severe, problematic)
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not easy(expression, tough, severe, problematic)
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operose(tough, severe, problematic, trying)
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problem(tough, severe, problematic, trying)
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problematic(tough, severe, unpleasant, unfortunate)
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