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rough(adjective, smooth, difficult, rude, coarse)
11
rugged(adjective, smooth, rough, difficult, harsh)
6
hard(adjective, difficult, awkward, demanding, grueling)
6
knotty(adjective, rough, difficult, harsh, coarse)
5
hairy(adjective, rough, difficult, harsh, coarse)
4
difficult(adjective, tough, rough, heavy, awkward)
2
intricate(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
1
backbreaking(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
1
complicated(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
1
difficile(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
1
distressing(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
1
fatiguing(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
1
grinding(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
1
involved(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
1
irksome(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
1
mean(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
1
merciless(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
1
murder(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
1
rigorous(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
1
serious(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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