7
unattractive(adjective, bad, nasty, offensive, horrible)
7
unpalatable(adjective, bad, nasty, pain, offensive)
6
abhorrent(adjective, bad, nasty, offensive, disgusting)
6
odious(adjective, offensive, unpleasant, painful, tasteless)
6
poor(adjective, quiet, bad, nasty, unpleasant)
6
provoking(verb, adjective, unpleasant, terrible, dirty)
6
unacceptable(noun, adjective, bad, poor, nasty)
6
uninviting(adjective, pleasant, pain, offensive, unpleasant)
6
unsavory(adjective, offensive, unpleasant, terrible, dirty)
6
vexing
5
adverse
5
bitter(adjective, pain, offensive, unpleasant, disgusting)
5
disheartening(adjective, quiet, unpleasant, mediocre, slack)
5
inadequate(adjective, bad)
5
inferior(adjective, bad, arouse bad emotions)
5
irritating(verb, adjective)
5
nasty(adjective, bad, offensive, unpleasant, awful)
5
off-putting(adjective, terrible, dirty, badly, scary)
5
repugnant(adjective, nasty, offensive, unpleasant, disgusting)
5
unappealing(adjective, offensive, improper, bleak, ugly)
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