90 entries under tough topic. ×

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tiring(adjective, dull, difficult, awkward)
8
uphill(adjective, great, severe, difficult)
7
effortful(adjective, great, rough, difficult)
6
knotty(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
6
merciless(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy)
6
operose(adjective, severe, difficulty, difficult)
6
rough(adjective, hard, great, severe)
6
serious(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
6
time-consuming(adjective, hard, difficult, slow)
6
wearing(adjective, dull, hard, difficult)
5
complicated(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
5
galling(adjective, severe, difficult, heavy)
5
grueling(adjective, hard, difficult, heavy)
3
finicky(adjective, difficult, harsh, rigid)
3
fussy(adjective, hard, difficult, harsh)
3
irritating(adjective, dull, severe, boring)
3
labored(adjective, hard, great, rough)
2
Herculean(adjective, severe, difficult, awkward)
2
challenging(adjective, hard, great, severe)
2
grim(problematic, trying)
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