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inimical(unpleasant, negative, adverse, unfortunate, disturbing)
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interrupting(pushy, meddling, intrusive)
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intractable(adjective, tough, unpleasant, grim, adverse)
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invidious
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involved(adjective, hard, fancy, difficult, complex)
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maddening
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messy(adjective, unpleasant, horrible, disagreeable, dreadful)
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mortifying(pain, awkward, uneasy, uncomfortable)
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murder(adjective, hard, tough, rough, difficult)
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nagging(adjective, hard, tough, difficult, painful)
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nasty(adjective, bad, hard, rough, rude)
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not easy(expression, idiom, difficulty)
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obnoxious(verb, adjective, person, bad, nasty)
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obstructive(pushy, meddling, intrusive)
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opposed(negative, critical, disapproving, disparaging, hurtful)
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perilous(adjective, adverse)
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pestilent(adjective, dangerous)
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ponderous(adjective, heavy, cumbersome)
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rankling(adjective, aggravating)
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repressive(adjective, bothersome, worrisome)
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