Synonyms|203Antonyms|24|Broader|0Narrower|0Related|217
2
moving
2
nervous(adjective, disturbing)
2
onerous
2
pitiful
2
regrettable
2
sharp
2
smarting(adjective, painful)
2
stabbing(adjective, painful)
2
stinging(adjective, painful)
2
strong
2
throbbing(adjective, painful)
2
torturing(adjective, painful)
2
torturous
2
touching
2
tragic(adjective, adverse)
2
trying(adjective, painful)
2
unlucky(adjective, adverse)
1
adverse(adjective, adverse)
1
affecting
1
afflictive
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