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128 entries under upsetting topic. ×

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deleterious(cruel, unkind, harmful, damaging)
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detrimental(cruel, unkind, harmful, damaging)
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disadvantageous(cruel, unkind, harmful, damaging)
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disgusting(adjective, offensive, unpleasant, awful, terrible)
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evil(adjective, cruel, wicked, unkind)
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grim(adjective, bad, tough, severe, sad)
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horrid(awful, terrible, disgusting, shocking)
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malicious(adjective, cruel, wicked, unkind)
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mean(adjective, bad, rough, poor, low)
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nauseating(shocking, dreadful, frightening, appalling)
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noxious(cruel, unkind, harmful, damaging)
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pernicious(cruel, unkind, harmful, damaging)
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poisonous(cruel, unkind, harmful, damaging)
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prejudicial(cruel, unkind, harmful, damaging)
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repulsive(adjective, offensive, unpleasant, awful, terrible)
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spiteful(adjective, cruel, wicked, unkind)
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terrifying(adjective, disgusting, shocking, disturbing)
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toilsome(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult)
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unkind(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel, wicked)
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unspeakable(awful, terrible, shocking, dreadful)
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