198 entries under painful topic. ×

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heartbroken(sad, sorrowful, distressing, sorry)
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hostile(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
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in mourning(expression, sad, sorrowful, distressing)
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in sorrow(expression, sad, sorrowful, distressing)
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inclement(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, unpleasant)
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injured(adjective, inexpedience)
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insipid(offensive, unpleasant, disgusting, tasteless)
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intemperate(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, unpleasant)
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nagging(adjective, hard, tough, difficult)
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nauseous(adjective, offensive, unpleasant, disgusting, horrible)
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objectionable(adjective, offensive, unpleasant, disgusting, horrible)
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perverse(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
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repellent(adjective, offensive, unpleasant, disgusting, horrible)
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resentful(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
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rigorous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, harsh)
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savorless(offensive, unpleasant, disgusting, tasteless)
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skinned
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stern(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
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strict(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult)
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stringent(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult)
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