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saddening(noun, sad, dark, miserable, dim)
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scaring
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scary
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severe(adjective, hard, offensive, cruel, distressing)
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startling(hard, severe, offensive, distressing, upsetting)
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tedious(adjective, dull, gloomy, miserable)
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thwarting(verb, disappointing)
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unfavorable(ominous, unpromising)
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unfortunate(adjective, dull, gloomy, miserable, pessimistic)
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unhelpful
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unpromising(adjective, harsh, dark, gloomy, miserable)
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unpropitious(adjective, unfavorable, ominous, unpromising)
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upsetting(adjective, hard, severe, sad, offensive)
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discourage
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abashing
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admonitory
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aggravating(hard, severe, offensive, distressing, upsetting)
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annoying(hard, severe, offensive, distressing, upsetting)
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awing
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banning(verb, dissuading)
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