67 entries under difficult topic. ×

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sore(adjective, hard, rough, delicate)
39
severe(adjective, bad, hard, tough, sharp)
38
grievous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
37
cruel(adjective, hard, nasty, pain)
34
nasty(adjective, bad, hard, offensive)
30
arduous(adjective, hard, complex, agonizing)
30
hard(adjective, evil, rough, nasty)
29
disturbing(adjective, hard, moving, severe)
29
sensitive(adjective, hard, hurt, tender)
29
laborious(adjective, hard, complex, arduous)
29
unbearable(adjective, hard, complex, endured)
28
dire(adjective, hard, severe, tender)
27
oppressive(adjective, hard, complex)
27
tough(adjective, bad, hard, severe)
27
trying(adjective, hard, complex, agonizing)
26
burdensome(adjective, hard, complex)
26
sad(adjective, hard, complex, inexpedience)
23
punishing(adjective, hard, complex)
23
thorny(adjective, hard, complex)
22
operose(adjective, hard, complex)
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