5
fearful(adjective, tough, awful, terrible, wonderful)
5
frightful
5
shocking(adjective, tough, awful, terrible, wonderful)
4
depressing(verb, adjective, sad, gloomy, miserable)
4
distressing
4
disturbing
4
gruesome(adjective, awful, horrible)
4
harrowing
3
awing
3
coercing(verb, compelling)
3
dampening(verb, dissuading, dejecting, de-motivating)
3
dire
3
disconcerting
3
disinclining(verb, dissuading, dejecting, de-motivating)
3
bulldozing(verb, compelling)
3
cowing(verb, pressure, threats)
3
dour(adjective, person, feelings)
3
ghastly
3
grisly
3
horrible(adjective, tough, awful, terrible, wonderful)
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