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exacting(adjective, tough, severe, harsh)
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harsh
4
rigorous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
3
Herculean(adjective, tough, severe, awkward)
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bothersome(adjective, tough, severe, awkward)
3
cantankerous
3
finicky(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
3
fussy(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
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threatening(hard, tough, severe, offensive)
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adverse
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challenging(adjective, great, tough, severe)
2
contrary
2
difficile(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
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distressing(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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hairy(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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irksome(adjective, hard, severe, difficulty, rough)
2
mean(adjective, hard, rough, heavy)
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no picnic(hard, tough, severe, painful)
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terrible(adjective, tough, rough, heavy)
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dismaying(hard, great, tough, severe)
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