100 entries under unpleasant topic. ×

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repugnant(adjective, bad, nasty, offensive)
14
despicable(adjective, mean, nasty, offensive)
14
repellent(adjective, bad, nasty, offensive)
14
sickening(adjective, bad, nasty, offensive)
14
terrifying(adjective, terrible, disgusting, vile)
13
distasteful(adjective, nasty, tender, offensive)
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shameful(adjective, severe, terrible, negative)
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alarming(adjective, bad, terrible, wonderful)
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detestable(adjective, nasty, offensive, terrible)
12
terrific(adjective, great, tough, intense)
10
grotesque(adjective, plain, strange, ugly)
10
lurid(adjective, nasty, terrible, disgusting)
10
unbearable(adjective, severe, terrible, disgusting)
10
woeful(adjective, sad, offensive, unhappy)
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calamitous(adjective, sad, unhappy, terrible)
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grim(adjective, sad, offensive, unhappy)
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unholy(adjective, bad, severe, offensive)
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mean(adjective, adverb, nasty, sad, offensive)
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ungodly(adjective, bad, severe, offensive)
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filthy(adjective, bad, nasty, offensive)
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