49 entries under distressing topic. ×

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depressing(verb, adjective, dull, unhappy, dark)
8
sad(adjective, dull, dark, gloomy, miserable)
4
bad(adjective, sad, dark, dim)
4
dismaying(adjective, hard, severe, offensive)
3
frightening(adjective, hard, severe, offensive)
3
impeding(verb, adjective, hard, severe, offensive)
3
wearisome(adjective, hard, severe, offensive)
2
alarming(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
2
disquieting(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
2
severe(adjective, hard, offensive, cruel)
2
startling(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
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aggravating(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
1
annoying(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
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burdensome(adjective, hard, severe, offensive, cruel)
1
difficult(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
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discomposing(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
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foreboding(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
1
hard(severe, offensive, miserable, austere)
1
irritating(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
1
ominous(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
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