47 entries under harsh topic. ×

36
difficult(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe)
33
tough(adjective, dull, hard, rough, difficult)
31
burdensome(adjective, dull, hard, tough, difficult)
31
hard(adjective, dull, tough, severe, rough)
26
taxing(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
26
oppressive(adjective, dull, hard, tough, difficult)
9
onerous(adjective, dull, hard, tough, difficult)
6
awkward(adjective, tough, difficulty, delicate)
3
cynical(tough, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered)
3
fussy(adjective, hard, tough, difficult)
2
critical(hard, tough, difficult, delicate)
2
finicky(adjective, tough, difficult, rigid)
2
perverse(tough, difficulty, awkward, grim)
1
acid(tough, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered)
1
acrid(tough, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered)
1
acrimonious(tough, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered)
1
blunt(tough, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered)
1
brusque(tough, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered)
1
churlish(tough, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered)
1
fretful(tough, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered)
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