69 entries under awkward topic. ×

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difficult(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe)
33
tough(adjective, dull, hard, rough, difficult)
30
arduous(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe)
24
rough(adjective, hard, difficult, heavy, complex)
20
impossible(adjective, hard, difficulty, difficult, complex)
9
uncomfortable(adjective, tender, raw, painful)
8
exacting(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe)
7
touchy(delicate, uneasy, tricky, grumpy)
6
exasperating(adjective, dull, boring, tired)
6
ticklish(adjective, tough, difficult, delicate)
5
embarrassing(hard, severe, offensive, problematic)
4
harsh(adjective, hard, tough, rough, difficult)
3
cynical(tough, harsh, grumpy, bad-tempered)
3
delicate(uneasy, tricky, problematic, uncomfortable)
2
excruciating(adjective, tender, raw, painful)
2
perplexing(hard, tough, severe, difficult, offensive)
2
perverse(tough, difficulty, harsh, grim)
2
troubling(hard, severe, offensive, distressing)
1
acid(tough, harsh, grumpy, bad-tempered)
1
acrid(tough, harsh, grumpy, bad-tempered)
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