63 entries under troublesome topic. ×

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grim(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
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spiteful(adjective, mean, nasty, unpleasant, violent)
5
unreasonable(adjective, mean, tough, firm, grim)
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capricious(adjective, mean, obstinate, irrational, arbitrary)
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erring(adjective, mean, ornery)
3
hard-nosed(adjective, mean, hard, determined, resolute)
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rigid(adjective, mean, hard, tough, firm)
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tough(adjective, mean, hard, firm, difficult)
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unaccommodating(tough, grim, problematic, trying)
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untoward(adjective, tough, firm, cross, unpleasant)
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annoying(unpleasant, adverse, unfortunate, irritating, disturbing)
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argumentative(tough, grim, problematic, trying, quarrelsome)
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delinquent(adjective, mean, ornery)
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rude(tough, grim, problematic, abrupt, trying)
1
trying(tough, difficulty, harsh, awkward, grim)
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fastidious(tough, grim, problematic, trying)
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hard to please(expression, idiom, tough, grim, problematic)
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impolite(tough, grim, problematic, abrupt, trying)
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irritating(tough, unpleasant, adverse, problematic, unfortunate)
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oafish(tough, grim, problematic, trying)
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