54 entries under problematical topic. ×

14
hard(adjective, mean, strong, tough, severe)
14
severe(adjective, person, mean, strong, hard)
12
merciless(adjective, mean, severe, rough, difficult)
7
exacting(adjective, tough, severe, rough, firm)
6
demanding(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, harsh)
6
rigorous(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
4
rough(adjective, strong, hard, tough, difficult)
3
difficult(adjective, tough, rough, harsh, heavy)
2
burdensome(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, harsh)
2
grinding(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, harsh)
2
laborious(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
2
rugged(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
2
strenuous(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, harsh)
1
arduous(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, harsh)
1
backbreaking(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
1
complicated(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
1
difficile(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
1
distressing(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
1
effortful(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, harsh)
1
fatiguing(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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