73 entries under problematic topic. ×

36
difficult(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe)
33
tough(adjective, dull, hard, rough, difficult)
31
burdensome(adjective, dull, hard, tough, difficult)
30
arduous(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe)
24
laborious(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe)
24
rough(adjective, hard, difficult, heavy, complex)
24
thorny(adjective, hard, difficulty, difficult, complex)
21
complex(adjective, hard, difficult, tricky)
11
demanding(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe)
11
irritating(adjective, dull, tough, severe, boring)
9
onerous(adjective, dull, hard, tough, difficult)
9
uncomfortable(adjective, tender, awkward, raw, painful)
8
exacting(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe)
8
testing(noun, verb, adjective, meet, tough)
8
wearisome(adjective, dull, tough, severe, difficult)
7
grueling(adjective, hard, tough, difficult, painful)
7
strenuous(adjective, dull, tough, severe, rough)
6
awkward(adjective, tough, difficulty, harsh, delicate)
6
ticklish(adjective, tough, difficult, delicate, awkward)
5
embarrassing(hard, severe, offensive, awkward)
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