102 entries under difficult topic. ×

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burdensome(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe)
30
difficult(adjective, dull, hard, great, tough)
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arduous(adjective, dull, hard, great, tough)
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laborious(adjective, dull, hard, great, tough)
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hard(adjective, dull, great, tough, severe)
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strenuous(adjective, dull, great, tough)
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tough(adjective, dull, hard, great, severe)
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demanding(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe)
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oppressive(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe)
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severe(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
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toilsome(adjective, hard, great, tough, difficulty)
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troublesome(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficulty)
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cumbersome(adjective, pain, hindrance)
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formidable(adjective, tough, severe, difficulty)
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harsh(adjective, severe)
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heavy(adjective, dull, tough, severe)
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grievous(adjective, hard, severe, harsh)
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grinding(adjective, rough, heavy, cruel)
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exacting(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe)
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irksome(adjective, dull, difficulty, heavy)
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