117 entries under hard topic. ×

18
dire(adjective, difficult, complex)
18
involved(adjective, difficult, complex, thorny)
18
serious(adjective, difficult, complex)
18
troubled(adjective, difficult, complex)
13
troublesome(adjective, tough, severe, difficult)
11
demanding(adjective, dull, tough, severe)
10
unpleasant(adjective, tough, severe, tender)
9
onerous(adjective, dull, tough, difficult)
8
distressing(verb, adjective, severe, tender)
8
exacting(adjective, dull, tough, severe)
8
tiresome(adjective, tough, severe, fatigue)
7
grueling(adjective, tough, difficult, painful)
6
upsetting(adjective, tough, severe, disturbing)
6
vexing(adjective, severe, offensive, irritating)
6
worrisome(adjective, severe, upsetting, disturbing)
5
embarrassing(severe, offensive, awkward, problematic)
5
disagreeable(adjective, severe, tender, offensive)
5
exhausting(adjective, dull, tough, difficult)
5
tiring(adjective, dull, tough, boring)
5
wearing(adjective, dull, tough, difficult)
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