7
derogatory(adjective, damaging, disparaging, hurtful, detrimental)
7
destructive(adjective, cruel, negative, unkind, contrary)
7
hostile(adjective, person, negative, unfriendly, antagonistic)
7
noxious(adjective, cruel, unkind, contrary, distressing)
7
pejorative(adjective, negative, damaging, disparaging, hurtful)
6
baneful(adjective, distressing, harmful, injurious, damaging)
6
disparaging(adjective, negative, damaging, disapproving, hurtful)
6
disturbing(adjective, upsetting, harmful, unfavorable, arouse bad feelings)
6
negative(adjective, help, hostile, unfriendly, antagonistic)
6
objectionable(adjective, negative, damaging, inexpedience, unwelcome)
6
unfavourable
6
unprofitable(adjective, weak, stupid, idle, incompetent)
6
useless(adjective, weak, stupid, valuable, disagreeable)
5
annoying(adjective, untimely)
5
contrary(adjective, negative, unfriendly, antagonistic, unfavorable)
5
depreciative(adjective, damaging, disparaging, hurtful, detrimental)
5
depreciatory(adjective, damaging, disparaging, hurtful, detrimental)
5
mischievous(adjective, cruel, negative, unkind, distressing)
5
slighting(adjective, damaging, disparaging, hurtful, detrimental)
5
troublesome(adjective, negative, damaging, disapproving, hurtful)
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