3
critical(hard, tough, difficult, negative, disapproving)
3
delicate(hard, complex, awkward, uneasy, tricky)
3
dismal(adjective, dull, awful, gloomy, miserable)
3
elaborate(adjective, hard, fancy, difficult, complex)
3
exacting(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult)
3
fickle(adjective, unreliable, insecure, treacherous, incalculable)
3
fussy(adjective, difficult)
3
grating(adjective, aggravating)
3
grinding(adjective, rough, difficult, harsh, heavy)
3
harsh(adjective, hard, severe, difficult, heavy)
3
herculean(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
3
inflaming(adjective, painful, aggravating)
3
inopportune(adjective, appropriate, unpleasant, negative, awkward)
3
mischievous(adjective, wicked, pushy, devilish, meddling)
3
odious(adjective, unpleasant, horrible, painful, disagreeable)
3
opposing(adjective, adverse)
3
pestering(adjective, aggravating)
3
pestilential(adjective, harmful, bothersome, worrisome)
3
plaguing
3
plaguy(adjective, pain, vexatious)
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