15 entries under in a bad way topic. ×

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grimly(adverb, negatively, in awful way)
9
callously(adverb, fiercely, negatively, unkindly, viciously)
9
unkindly(adverb, fiercely, violently, harshly, nastily)
7
coldheartedly(adverb, negatively, in awful way)
7
hardheartedly(adverb, fiercely, violently, viciously)
6
heartlessly
3
frigidly(adverb, negatively)
2
inconsiderately
2
obdurately
1
adamantly
1
aloofly
1
compassionlessly
1
in cold blood(adverb, manner)
1
indifferently
1
undemonstratively
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