adjective as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

hard, difficult, challenging, tough

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Example Sentences

Example:The weather during the winter months was hard for everyone to cope with.

Definition:Tough or difficult to do or deal with

From hard

Example:He found the problem difficult to solve on his own.

Definition:Not easy or expecting great effort, skill, or patience; requiring great effort

From difficult

Example:The job was challenging, but also very rewarding.

Definition:Difficult, but interesting and stimulating; requiring considerable skill, effort, or courage

From challenging

Example:The new regulations were tough for many businesses to comply with.

Definition:Difficult to deal with or overcome; not easy

From tough