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123 entries under hard topic. ×
| poignant(adjective, moving, evil, sharp) | |
| annoying(adjective, tough, severe, sharp) | |
| vexatious(adjective, severe, sharp, rough) | |
| bothersome(adjective, tough, severe, offensive) | |
| onerous(adjective, tough, severe, difficult) | |
| worrying(adjective, severe, offensive, distressing) | |
| aggravating(adjective, severe, offensive, distressing) | |
| irksome(adjective, severe, harsh, offensive) | |
| vexing(adjective, severe, offensive, distressing) | |
| caustic(adjective, sharp, tender, raw) | |
| disquieting(adjective, severe, offensive, awful) | |
| grueling(adjective, tough, severe, difficult) | |
| heavy(adjective, tough, severe, difficult) | |
| vicious(adjective, evil, nasty, harsh) | |
| worrisome(adjective, severe, offensive, distressing) | |
| demanding(tough, severe, difficult, harsh) | |
| dismaying(adjective, severe, offensive, shocking) | |
| harassing(severe, offensive, distressing, irritating) | |
| strenuous(adjective, tough, severe, difficult) | |
| troubling(severe, offensive, distressing, upsetting) |
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