54 entries under grueling topic. ×

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hairy(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, informal)
6
heavy(adjective, rough, difficult, informal, awkward)
5
formidable(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
5
strenuous(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
4
troublesome(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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bothersome(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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demanding(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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difficile(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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distressing(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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effortful(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
1
exacting(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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fatiguing(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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irksome(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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labored(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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mean(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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merciless(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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murder(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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onerous(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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problematical(adjective, difficult, complex, awkward, demanding)
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rigorous(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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