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disappointing(adjective, sorrow, negative, emotion)
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discomposing(verb, hard, severe, offensive, distressing)
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distressing(adjective, hard, severe, uncertain, upsetting)
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embarrassing(adjective, sorrow, negative, emotion)
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fretting(verb, chafing)
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harrowing(adjective, painful)
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horrendous(adjective, painful)
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insufferable(adjective, painful)
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miserable(adjective, painful)
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mortifying
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needling
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nettling
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odious(adjective, painful)
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oppressive(adjective, painful)
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pestilent
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pestilential
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plaguy(adjective, pain, vexatious)
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provocative
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sad(adjective, sorrow, negative, emotion)
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sore(adjective, painful)
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