108 entries under difficult topic. ×

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mean(adjective, strong, severe, rough, nasty)
6
onerous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
5
austere(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
5
awkward(adjective, difficulty, complex, demanding)
5
ticklish(adjective, delicate, uncertain, unstable)
4
intemperate(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
4
rigid(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
4
strict(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
4
troublesome(adjective, hard, tough, evil, rough)
3
bothersome(adjective, tough, rough, heavy)
3
cantankerous(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
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adverse
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challenging(adjective, awkward, demanding, grueling)
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contrary
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cumbersome
2
delicate(adjective, uncertain, unstable, doubtful)
2
difficile(adjective, tough, rough, heavy)
2
fussy
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inflexible(adjective, set, strong, hard, tough)
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murder(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
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