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disturbing(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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esoteric(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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grinding(adjective, hard, difficult, harsh, cruel)
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hard-nosed(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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heavy(adjective, strong, hard, great, tough)
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intricate(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, awkward)
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knotty(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, awkward)
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ponderous(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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rough(adjective, bad, strong, hard, tough)
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rugged(adjective, strong, hard, tough, difficult)
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sensitive(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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sophisticated(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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sticky(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, awkward)
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toilful(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, awkward)
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toilsome(adjective, hard, difficult, harsh, cruel)
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vital(adjective, great, severe, importance, big)
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hefty(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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messy(adjective, hard, difficult, unpleasant, complex)
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taxing(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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tricky(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, awkward)
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