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| severe(adjective, bad, hard, tough, sharp) | |
| tough(adjective, bad, hard, severe, difficult) | |
| unpleasant(adjective, hard, tough, severe, sharp) | |
| irritating(adjective, hard, tough, severe, sharp) | |
| uncomfortable(adjective, tender, raw, burning, tricky) | |
| bothersome(adjective, hard, tough, severe, offensive) | |
| awkward(adjective, difficult, slow, unpleasant, tricky) | |
| galling(adjective, tough, severe, rough, offensive) | |
| grueling(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult) | |
| demanding(hard, tough, severe, difficult, harsh) | |
| effortful(tough, severe, difficult, trying) | |
| exacting(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, heavy) | |
| stiff(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult) | |
| strenuous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult) | |
| wearisome(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult) | |
| delicate(adjective, difficult, tricky, sore) | |
| embarrassing(adjective, hard, severe, difficult, offensive) | |
| formidable(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult) | |
| grim(adjective, tough, sad, harsh, awful) | |
| irritable(tough, trying) |
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