123 entries under hard topic. ×

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sore(adjective, rough, difficult, delicate)
39
severe(adjective, bad, tough, sharp)
38
grievous(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
37
cruel(adjective, nasty, difficult, pain)
34
nasty(adjective, bad, difficult, offensive)
31
difficult(adjective, complex, arduous, agonizing)
31
excruciating(adjective, severe, evil, sharp)
30
arduous(adjective, difficult, complex, agonizing)
30
agonizing(adjective, moving, severe, sharp)
29
disturbing(adjective, moving, severe, difficult)
29
sensitive(adjective, hurt, difficult, tender)
29
laborious(adjective, difficult, complex, arduous)
29
unbearable(adjective, difficult, complex, endured)
28
dire(adjective, severe, difficult, tender)
27
oppressive(adjective, difficult, complex)
27
tough(adjective, bad, severe, difficult)
27
trying(adjective, difficult, complex, agonizing)
26
burdensome(adjective, difficult, complex)
26
sad(adjective, difficult, complex, inexpedience)
23
punishing(adjective, difficult, complex)
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