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36
difficult(adjective, dull, hard, tough)
31
hard(adjective, dull, tough, rough)
30
arduous(adjective, dull, hard, tough)
26
taxing(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
24
laborious(adjective, dull, hard, tough)
13
bothersome(adjective, tough, difficult, painful)
13
troublesome(adjective, hard, tough, difficult)
11
demanding(adjective, dull, hard, tough)
11
irritating(adjective, dull, tough, boring)
10
unpleasant(adjective, hard, tough, tender)
8
distressing(verb, adjective, hard, tender)
8
exacting(adjective, dull, hard, tough)
8
testing(noun, verb, adjective, meet, tough)
8
tiresome(adjective, hard, tough, fatigue)
8
vexatious(adjective, dull, tender, awful)
8
wearisome(adjective, dull, tough, difficult)
7
strenuous(adjective, dull, tough, rough)
6
upsetting(adjective, hard, tough, disturbing)
6
vexing(adjective, hard, offensive, irritating)
6
worrisome(adjective, hard, upsetting, disturbing)
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