1
bar
1
bothersome(tough, severe, painful, problematic, trying)
1
burdensome(tough, severe, painful, problematic, trying)
1
challenging(tough, severe, painful, problematic, trying)
1
closed
1
conscienceless(adjective, expensive, high-priced, pricey, pricely)
1
consumptive(adjective, expensive, high-priced, pricey, pricely)
1
cost-consuming(adjective, expensive, high-priced, pricey, pricely)
1
cost intensive(adjective, expensive, high-priced, pricey, pricely)
1
costive(adjective, expensive, high-priced, pricey, pricely)
1
crucial(tough, severe, painful, problematic, trying)
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cutthroat
1
deluxe(adjective, expensive, high-priced, pricey, pricely)
1
demanding(tough, severe, painful, problematic, trying)
1
deterring
1
difficile(tough, severe, painful, problematic, trying)
1
easier said than done(expression, tough, severe, painful, problematic)
1
effortful(tough, severe, painful, problematic, trying)
1
elevated
1
enormous(adjective, expensive, high-priced, pricey, pricely)
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