155 entries under difficult topic. ×
| mordant(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty) | |
| overbearing(adjective, harsh, character trait) | |
| effortful(adjective, tough, rough, harsh) | |
| exigent(adjective, hard, tough, harsh) | |
| implacable(adjective, appearance, mean, strong, hard) | |
| intemperate(adjective, hard, tough, rough) | |
| domineering(adjective, harsh) | |
| finicky(adjective, tough, harsh, cross) | |
| fussy(adjective, hard, tough, harsh) | |
| punctilious(adjective, close, hard, correct, rough) | |
| cantankerous(adjective, hard, tough, cross) | |
| contrary(adjective, cross, persistent, obstinate) | |
| grueling(adjective, hard, tough, harsh) | |
| stormy(adjective, hard, rough, violent) | |
| ticklish | |
| uphill(adjective, hard, tough, violent) | |
| bothersome(adjective, hard, tough, awful) | |
| correct(adjective, close, hard, rough) | |
| cumbersome(adjective, harsh, big, heavy) | |
| definite(adjective, clear, hard, correct, rough) |
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