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troublesome(adjective, severe, evil, rough)
16
pesky(adjective, severe, evil, rough)
15
galling(adjective, severe, rough, pain)
10
distressing(adjective, severe, rough, tender)
8
painful(adjective, severe, sharp, rough)
7
wearisome(adjective, dull, rough, difficult)
6
disagreeable(adjective, evil, rough, nasty)
6
unpleasant(adjective, severe, evil, rough)
4
difficult(adjective, dull, severe, evil)
4
tedious(adjective, dull, rough, difficult)
4
ugly(adjective, severe, evil, rough)
3
bitter(adjective, rough, unpleasant, vicious)
3
grievous(adjective, severe, rough, difficult)
2
rude(adjective, rough, nasty, cruel)
1
afflictive(adjective, severe, rough, tender)
1
bad-tempered(adjective, evil, rough, nasty)
1
callous(adjective, evil, rough, nasty)
1
cantankerous(adjective, evil, rough, nasty)
1
churlish(adjective, rough, nasty, rude)
1
contemptible(adjective, evil, rough, nasty)
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