63 entries under problematic topic. ×

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galling(adjective, tough, severe, pain, painful)
10
painful(adjective, hard, tough, severe, sharp)
10
trying(adjective, dull, tough, severe, boring)
8
burdensome(adjective, dull, tough, severe, boring)
7
wearisome(adjective, dull, tough, severe, rough)
5
difficult(adjective, dull, hard, tough, rough)
5
severe(adjective, hard, tough, offensive, painful)
4
arduous(adjective, dull, tough, severe, boring)
3
fractious(adjective, tough, unpleasant, adverse)
3
grueling(adjective, tough, painful, trying)
3
irritable(adjective, tough, trying)
3
onerous(adjective, dull, tough, severe, boring)
3
tiring(adjective, dull, tough, boring, grim)
2
boorish(tough, trying)
2
demanding(adjective, dull, tough, severe, boring)
2
impolite(tough, trying)
2
laborious(adjective, dull, tough, severe, boring)
2
rude(adjective, tough, nasty, unpleasant, disgusting)
2
titanic(tough, severe, painful, trying)
2
tough(adjective, dull, severe, boring, grim)
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