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against the grain(expression, idiom)
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aggrieving
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antagonizing
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arrant(adjective, bad)
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awkward(adjective, arouse bad emotions)
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below par(expression, offensive, improper, second-rate, unacceptable)
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blackballed(unpleasant, disagreeable, lousy, annoying, unwelcome)
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brackish(adjective, terrible, dirty, badly, scary)
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bum(adjective, terrible, dirty, badly, scary)
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contrary
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cringe-worthy(adjective, terrible, dirty, badly, scary)
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damaged(bad, poor, offensive, inadequate, improper)
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deficient
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detestable(nasty, offensive, unpleasant, disgusting, painful)
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detrimental(adjective, bad)
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disconcerting
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discontenting
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discourteous
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disfigured(adjective, ugly)
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disgruntling
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