75 entries under difficult topic. ×

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bothersome(adjective, tough, severe, awkward)
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complicated(adjective, tough, rough, heavy)
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difficile(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
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fatiguing(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
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finicky(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
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fussy(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
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hairy(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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harsh
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intricate(adjective, tough, severe, awkward)
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mean(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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no picnic(expression, tough, severe, rough)
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punishing(adjective, laborious)
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serious(adjective, tough, easy, rough)
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wearing(adjective, tough, rough, heavy)
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adverse
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cantankerous
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challenging(adjective, great, tough, severe)
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contrary
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cumbersome
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involved(adjective, tough, rough, heavy)
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