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dismaying(hard, severe, offensive, distressing)
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hindering(verb, obstructive, anti, de-motivating)
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oppressive(dull, dark, gloomy, miserable)
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restraining(verb, dissuading)
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untoward(unfavorable, ominous, unpromising)
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disapproving(depressing, pessimistic, unenthusiastic, unhelpful)
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exhausting
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frightening(hard, severe, offensive, distressing)
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impeding(verb, hard, severe, offensive)
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inauspicious(dull, gloomy, miserable, unfavorable)
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wearisome(hard, severe, offensive, distressing)
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adverse(negative, critical, unfavorable, disparaging)
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boring(dull, gloomy, miserable)
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depressive(sad, dark, cruel, dim)
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deterrent
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dim(dull, dark, gloomy, miserable)
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distressing(hard, severe, sad, offensive)
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dolorous(dull, gloomy, miserable)
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dull(sad, gloomy, dark, miserable)
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hampering(verb, de-motivating)
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