401 entries under adjective topic. ×

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sore(hard, rough, difficult, delicate)
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severe(bad, hard, tough, sharp)
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grievous(hard, tough, severe, rough)
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cruel(hard, nasty, difficult, pain)
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nasty(bad, hard, difficult, offensive)
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difficult(hard, complex, arduous, agonizing)
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excruciating(hard, severe, evil, sharp)
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arduous(hard, difficult, complex, agonizing)
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hard(evil, rough, nasty, difficult)
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agonizing(hard, moving, severe, sharp)
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disturbing(hard, moving, severe, difficult)
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sensitive(hard, hurt, difficult, tender)
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laborious(hard, difficult, complex, arduous)
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unbearable(hard, difficult, complex, endured)
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dire(hard, severe, difficult, tender)
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distressing(moving, tough, severe, rough)
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oppressive(hard, difficult, complex)
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tough(bad, hard, severe, difficult)
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trying(hard, difficult, complex, agonizing)
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burdensome(hard, difficult, complex)
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