5
perplexing(adjective, hard, fancy, difficult, complex)
5
prickly(burning, thorny, stinging, spiky, spiny)
5
problematic(adjective, hard, tough, fancy, severe)
5
sharp(adjective, sickness, ache, anguishes)
5
terrible(adjective, severe, difficult, tender, unpleasant)
5
unfavorable(adjective, bad, unpleasant, negative, adverse)
5
wretched(verb, adjective, person, rough, unpleasant)
4
alarming(adjective, hard, severe, offensive, irritating)
4
burning(adjective, sickness, ache, anguishes)
4
contrary(adjective, difficult, unpleasant, negative, critical)
4
crushing(adjective, severe, difficult, harsh, heavy)
4
cumbersome(adjective, difficult)
4
dangerous(adjective, hard, severe, evil, rough)
4
detrimental(adjective, adverse, damaging, disparaging, hurtful)
4
dire(adjective, sickness, ache, anguishes)
4
embarrassing(adjective, hard, severe, offensive, awkward)
4
extreme(adjective, sickness, ache, anguishes)
4
hurting(adjective, sickness, ache, anguishes)
4
inflamed(adjective, sickness, ache, anguishes)
4
infuriating(adjective, aggravating)
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