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uphill(adjective, tough, severe, awkward)
6
cumbersome(adjective, awkward, clumsy)
6
heavy(adjective, dull, tough, severe)
6
vexatious(adjective, dull, hard, rough)
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operose(adjective, tough, severe, awkward)
5
oppressive(adjective, dull, boring, tedious)
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painful(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
3
awkward(adjective, hard, rough, pain)
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backbreaking(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
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demanding(adjective, dull, tough, severe)
3
formidable(adjective, tough, severe, awkward)
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grinding(adjective, tough, rough, heavy)
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Herculean(adjective, tough, severe, awkward)
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complicated(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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distressing(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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disturbing(hard, severe, offensive, distressing)
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effortful(adjective, tough, severe, awkward)
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exacting(adjective, dull, tough, severe)
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finicky(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
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fussy(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
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