58 entries under unpleasant topic. ×

5
vicious(adjective, wicked, painful)
4
disagreeable(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
4
hideous(adjective, bad, awful, terrible)
3
galling(adjective, hard, severe, rough, harsh)
3
horrifying(adjective, awful, terrible, disgusting)
3
nasty(adjective, tough, offensive, terrible)
3
offensive(adjective, bad, severe, poor)
2
awkward(adjective, hard, rough, difficult)
2
disgusting(adjective, offensive, awful, terrible)
2
frightful(adjective, awful, terrible, disgusting)
2
ghastly(bad, awful, terrible, shocking)
2
merciless(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
2
repulsive(adjective, offensive, awful, terrible)
2
rotten(adjective, bad, poor, sad, offensive)
2
ruthless(adjective, harsh, cruel, vicious)
1
brutal(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel)
1
complicated(adjective, tough, rough, difficult)
1
displeasing(adjective, bad, poor, offensive)
1
distasteful(adjective, hard, severe, tender, offensive)
1
horrific(bad, awful, terrible, disgusting)
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