122 entries under hard topic. ×

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sensitive(adjective, difficult, complex)
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sophisticated(adjective, difficult, complex)
19
sticky(adjective, difficult, complex, awkward)
19
toilful(adjective, difficult, complex, awkward)
19
toilsome(adjective, difficult, harsh, cruel)
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hefty(adjective, difficult, complex)
18
messy(adjective, difficult, unpleasant, complex)
18
taxing(adjective, difficult, complex)
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tricky(adjective, difficult, complex, awkward)
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trying(adjective, difficult, complex)
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unbearable(adjective, difficult, complex)
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pressing(adjective, tough, difficult, big)
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urgent(adjective, tough, severe, difficult)
8
challenging(adjective, tough, difficult, importance)
8
dour(adjective, close, severe, harsh)
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austere(adjective, set, strong, tough)
6
formidable(adjective, bad, difficult, unpleasant)
5
strenuous(adjective, severe, rough, difficult)
4
firm(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
4
relentless(adjective, close, strong, tough)
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