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thorny(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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troubled(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, angry)
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trying(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, painful)
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aching(adjective, upset, cut, hit, rough)
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grave(adjective, hard, difficult, pain, complex)
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grinding(adjective, hard, difficult, pain, complex)
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rough(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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hurt(noun, verb, adjective, upset, cut)
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laborious(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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nasty(adjective, hard, severe, difficult, complex)
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mad(adjective, feelings, irritation, annoyance, discontent)
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tender(adjective, upset, cut, hurt, hit)
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pained(adjective, upset, cut, hit, rough)
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aggrieved(adjective, upset, cut, hit, tender)
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annoyed(adjective, mad, irritation, annoyance, angry)
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distressing(adjective, feeling, painful, angry, sickness)
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bitter(adjective, rough, nasty, harsh, cruel)
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inflamed(adjective, delicate, tender, cross, hot)
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agonizing(adjective, pain, painful, sickness, ache)
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injury(noun, health, cut, increase, hurt)
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