114 entries under difficult topic. ×

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finicky(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
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wicked(adjective, hard, informal)
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adverse
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contrary
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delicate
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difficile(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
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hairy(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
2
mean(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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no picnic(expression, tough, severe, rough)
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slavish(adjective, tough, rough, heavy)
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terrible(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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testing(adjective, tough, severe, violent)
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unpleasant(hard, severe, tender, offensive)
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unsparing(adjective, tough, rough, heavy)
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vexatious(adjective, dull, tender, boring)
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deep(adjective, tough, severe, important)
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discomforting(hard, severe, offensive, distressing)
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dismaying(hard, great, tough, severe)
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distressing(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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embarrassing(hard, severe, offensive, distressing)
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