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128 entries under upsetting topic. ×

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poignant(adjective, strong, moving, sad, unhappy)
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calamitous(adjective, severe, sad, unhappy, unpleasant)
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racking(verb, adjective, strong, violent, shocking)
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afflictive(adjective, rough, tender, pain, unpleasant)
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bothersome(adjective, severe, difficult, offensive, unpleasant)
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irritating(verb, adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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torturous(adjective, shocking, disturbing, tormenting)
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trying(verb, adjective, hard, severe, tender)
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unpleasant(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, tender)
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cruel(adjective, sad, harsh, unhappy, unpleasant)
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discomforting(verb, adjective, hard, severe, offensive)
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heartbreaking(adjective, mean, moving, poor, low)
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irksome(adjective, difficult, offensive, awkward, shocking)
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dismaying(adjective, hard, severe, offensive, disgusting)
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harassing(verb, hard, severe, offensive)
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harmful(adjective, awful, terrible, cruel, unkind)
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torturing(verb, adjective, shocking, disturbing)
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vexatious(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
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vexing(adjective, hard, severe, offensive)
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frightening(adjective, hard, severe, offensive)
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