164 entries under difficult topic. ×
| wicked(adjective, clear, bad, strong, cool) | |
| effortful(adjective, great, severe, rough) | |
| wearisome(adjective, dull, severe, boring) | |
| critical(adjective, hard, harsh, important) | |
| exigent(adjective, harsh, heavy, demanding) | |
| fatiguing(adjective, dull, boring, tired) | |
| headstrong(adjective, hard, rough, firm) | |
| wearying(adjective, dull, boring, tired) | |
| bullheaded(adjective, strong, hard, firm) | |
| grueling(adjective, hard, problematic, trying) | |
| hairy(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough) | |
| indomitable(adjective, strong, hard, great) | |
| perplexing(adjective, laborious) | |
| rocklike(adjective, firm, stiff, rigid) | |
| ticklish | |
| contrary(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate) | |
| labored(adjective, great, severe, rough) | |
| mulish(adjective, mean, strong, hard, firm) | |
| not easy(expression, idiom, severe, difficulty) | |
| puzzling(adjective, laborious) |
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