4
untimely(tricky, problematic, inopportune, embarrassing)
3
adverse(adjective, difficult)
3
anguishing(verb, adjective, painful, punishing)
3
attempt
3
besetting(adjective, painful)
3
cantankerous(adjective, difficult, grumpy, bad-tempered, tetchy)
3
checking(verb, experimenting)
3
contest(noun, competition)
3
crabbed(grumpy, bad-tempered, tetchy)
3
crushing(adjective, painful)
3
cynical(tough, harsh, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered)
3
delicate(awkward, uneasy, tricky, problematic, uncomfortable)
3
dispiriting
3
disquieting(adjective, hard, severe, offensive, distressing)
3
effortful(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
3
endeavouring
3
fussy(adjective, hard, tough, difficult, harsh)
3
harrowing(adjective, tender, offensive, raw, painful)
3
in an effort to
3
intractable(tough, difficulty, grim, problematic, troublesome)
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