81 entries under difficult topic. ×

12
right(noun, adjective, hard, complete, correct)
11
tough(adjective, strong, hard, severe, rough)
9
bitter(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
9
oppressive(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
8
arduous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
8
inclement(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
8
rough(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
8
rugged(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
7
brutal(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
7
exigent(adjective, heavy, severity, taxing)
7
laborious(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
6
burdensome(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
6
onerous(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
5
unsparing(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
4
challenging(adjective, awkward, thorough, demanding)
4
exhausting(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
4
intemperate(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
4
strenuous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
3
effortful(adjective, tough, rough, harsh)
3
formidable(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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