2
challenging(adjective, hard, great, tough, severe)
2
contrary(adjective, difficult)
2
distressful
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disturbing(adjective, hard, severe, difficult, offensive)
2
forced
2
grave(adjective, difficult)
2
grim(tough, problematic, trying)
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harrowing
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hefty(adjective, dull, cruel, boring, tired)
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impeding(hard, severe, offensive, distressing, upsetting)
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powerful
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pressing(adjective, difficult)
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stern
2
stiff(adjective, tough, severe, difficult, painful)
2
superincumbent(difficult, heavy, cruel, demanding, troublesome)
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titanic(tough, severe, painful, problematic, trying)
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troubling(hard, severe, offensive, distressing, upsetting)
2
unbearable
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upsetting(adjective, hard, severe, offensive, awful)
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worrisome(adjective, hard, severe, difficult, offensive)
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