83 entries under awful topic. ×

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deadly(adjective, terrible, horrible, afraid)
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deplorable(adjective, sad, unhappy, terrible)
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distressing(adjective, sad, harsh, unhappy, unpleasant)
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flagitious(adjective, terrible, horrible, afraid)
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gross(adjective, mean, hard, tough, nasty)
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terrible(adjective, appearance, mean, strong, hard)
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unspeakable(adjective, mean, nasty, unpleasant)
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woeful(adjective, sad, unhappy, unpleasant)
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disagreeable(adjective, mean, nasty, unpleasant)
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disgusting(adjective, adverb, low, unpleasant, base)
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fearful(adjective, unpleasant, terrible, disgusting)
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loathsome(adjective, adverb, evil, low, unpleasant)
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mortal(adjective, mean, severe, harsh)
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obnoxious(adjective, nasty, unpleasant, disgusting)
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ominous(adjective, person, terrible, immoral)
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repulsive(adjective, adverb, low, unpleasant, base)
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scathing(adjective, terrible, horrible, brutal)
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unholy(adjective, unpleasant, terrible, disgusting)
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abhorrent(adjective, mean, nasty, unpleasant)
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desperate(adjective, hard, evil, rough, harsh)
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