42 entries under distressing topic. ×

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startling(verb, adjective, hard, severe, offensive)
5
discouraging(verb, hard, severe, offensive)
4
discomforting(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
4
disconcerting(adjective, hard, severe, offensive)
4
disturbing(adjective, hard, severe, offensive, shocking)
4
painful(adjective, hard, severe, offensive, shocking)
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creepy(adjective, hard, severe, offensive)
3
perplexing(adjective, hard, severe, offensive)
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worrisome(adjective, hard, severe, offensive)
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discomposing(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
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embarrassing(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
2
perturbing(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
2
vexing(adjective, hard, severe, offensive)
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ominous(hard, severe, offensive, shocking)
1
threatening(hard, tough, severe, difficult, offensive)
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worrying(adjective, hard, severe, offensive)
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aggravating(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
0
agitating(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
0
annoying(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
0
bothersome(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
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