123 entries under painful topic. ×

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burdensome
3
crushing
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fierce(adjective, strong, evil, sharp, nasty)
3
sensitive(adjective, tender, awkward, raw)
3
tender(adjective, raw, burning, sore)
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trying(adjective, tender, awkward, raw)
3
upsetting(adjective, awkward, shocking, uneasy)
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woeful
2
aggravating
2
annoying
2
bothersome
2
chafing
2
inflaming
2
irksome
2
irritated(adjective, tender, raw, burning)
2
irritating
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prickly(adjective, burning, stinging, tingly)
2
withering
1
bleeding
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bloodthirsty(adjective, evil, nasty, harsh, vicious)
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