6
troublesome(adjective, tough, severe, difficult, awkward)
6
zippy(adjective, strong, tough, energetic, powerful)
5
Herculean(adjective, strong, tough, severe, difficult)
5
back-breaking
5
enterprising(adjective, activity, strong, tough, smart)
5
enthusiastic(adjective, determined, active, vigorous, resolute)
5
indefatigable(adjective, strong, moving, difficult, energetic)
5
knotty(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult)
5
mettlesome(adjective, strong, tough, intense, energetic)
5
murderous(adjective, difficult)
5
red-blooded(adjective, strong, tough, intense, energetic)
5
stiff(adjective, tough, severe, difficult, painful)
5
stressful(state, feeling, stress)
5
thorny(adjective, difficult, embarrassing)
5
tight(adjective, difficult)
5
tricky(adjective, difficult, awkward, demanding, irritating)
4
punishing
4
complex(adjective, difficult)
4
fervent(adjective, difficult, vigorous, stressful)
4
finicky(adjective, difficult, thorough, meticulous, painstaking)
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