69 entries under tough topic. ×

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heavy(adjective, severe, difficult, harsh)
7
taxing(adjective, hard, severe, difficult)
7
ticklish(adjective, hard, difficult, delicate)
6
formidable(adjective, hard, severe, evil)
6
nettlesome(adjective, pain, tricky, complicated)
6
rough(adjective, hard, severe, nasty)
6
uphill(adjective, severe, difficult, awkward)
5
strenuous(adjective, severe, difficult, awkward)
5
grueling(adjective, hard, severe, difficult)
5
operose(adjective, severe, difficulty, difficult)
5
problematic(adjective, hard, fancy, severe)
4
intricate(adjective, hard, fancy, severe)
4
labored(adjective, severe, difficult, awkward)
4
rugged(adjective, hard, evil, rough)
4
sticky(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy)
3
critical(hard, difficult, negative, disapproving)
3
exacting(adjective, hard, severe, difficult)
3
herculean(adjective, severe, rough, difficult)
3
wearing(adjective, hard, rough, difficult)
3
wearying(adjective, rough, difficult, heavy)
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