59 entries under problematic topic. ×

46
stiff(adjective, hard, tough, strain, rough)
36
unyielding(adjective, hard, tough, strain, rough)
28
rigid(adjective, hard, tough, strain, firm)
9
difficult(adjective, tough, wild, awkward, obstinate)
3
demanding(adjective, tough, persistent, obstinate)
3
problem(adjective, tough, trying)
3
unaccommodating(adjective, tough, grim, demanding)
2
argumentative(adjective, tough, grim, trying)
2
exacting(adjective, tough, persistent, obstinate)
2
irritable(adjective, tough, grim, restless, obstinate)
2
rude(adjective, tough, grim, trying)
2
trying(tough, difficulty, grim, troublesome)
1
challenging(adjective, tough, trying)
1
grim(tough, firm, unreasonable, stubborn)
1
heavy(hard, tough, solid, rigid, inflexible)
1
irritating(tough, unpleasant, adverse, unfortunate)
1
tiresome(tough, grim, trying, troublesome)
1
titanic(tough, trying)
0
ambitious(tough, trying)
0
arduous(tough, trying, disorderly, unruly)
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