94 entries under painful topic. ×

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bitter(adjective, hard, rough, unpleasant, vicious)
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painful(adjective, hard, tough, severe, sharp)
6
displeasing(verb, adjective, rough, nasty, harsh)
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oppressive(adjective, dull, boring, tedious)
5
stinging(adjective, tender, pain, uncomfortable)
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sore(adjective, tender, angry, uncomfortable)
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difficult(adjective, dull, rough, boring)
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inflaming(verb, adjective, aggravating)
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insufferable(adjective, nasty, offensive, unpleasant, terrible)
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smarting(adjective, hurt, angry, sore)
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besetting
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crushing
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distressful
3
grievous(adjective, hard, rough, unpleasant, vicious)
3
grueling
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odious(adjective, nasty, offensive, unpleasant, disgusting)
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severe(adjective, hard, tender, offensive)
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unbearable(adjective, horrible, hateful, upsetting)
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woeful(adjective, offensive, unpleasant, disgusting, vicious)
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aching(adjective, tender, uncomfortable)
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