5
heavy(adjective, dull, tough, severe, rough)
5
maddening
5
tiring(adjective, dull, hard, tough, boring)
5
wearing(adjective, dull, hard, tough, difficult)
5
wearying(adjective, dull, difficult, boring, tired)
4
afflicting(verb, punishing)
4
aggravating(adjective, hard, painful, upsetting, irritating)
4
assaying(verb, experimenting)
4
attempting
4
contrary(adjective, difficult)
4
exigent(adjective, heavy)
4
experimenting(verb, experimenting)
4
frustrating
4
harsh(adjective, hard, tough, rough, difficult)
4
infuriating
4
miserable(adjective, painful)
4
probing(verb, experimenting)
4
proving(verb, experimenting)
4
straining
4
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