1
perplexing(hard, severe, offensive, distressing, upsetting)
1
persnickety
1
plaguey
1
plodding(adjective, difficult)
1
problem(tough, severe, painful, problematic, trying)
1
problematic(tough, severe, painful, trying)
1
prohibitive(tough, severe, painful, problematic, trying)
1
racking
1
responsible(adjective, difficult)
1
rigid(tough, correct, severe, harsh, proper)
1
sticky(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
1
stodgy
1
strained
1
strict
1
stringent
1
terrible(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
1
testing(adjective, tough, difficult, awkward, grim)
1
threatening(hard, tough, severe, difficult, offensive)
1
tired(adjective, dull, boring, tedious, irritating)
1
toilsomely
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