283 entries under adjective topic. ×

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nasty(unpleasant, awful, terrible, dirty)
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disgusting(mean, nasty, unpleasant, awful)
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horrific(bad, nasty, awful, horrible)
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lurid(evil, unpleasant, awful, terrible)
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repulsive(bad, nasty, unpleasant, awful)
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terrifying(unpleasant, awful, violent, terrible)
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loathsome(bad, evil, unpleasant, awful)
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heinous(evil, unpleasant, awful, terrible)
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atrocious(evil, unpleasant, awful, terrible)
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frightening(awful, terrible, horrible, afraid)
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offensive(nasty, unpleasant, awful, disgusting)
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repugnant(bad, nasty, unpleasant, awful)
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revolting(nasty, unpleasant, awful, disgusting)
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sickening(bad, awful, grim, endured)
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cruel(appearance, evil, unpleasant, awful)
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foul(evil, nasty, plain, unpleasant)
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nauseating(nasty, unpleasant, awful, terrible)
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fearful(unpleasant, awful, terrible, disgusting)
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ghoulish(awful, terrible, grim, shocking)
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vicious(awful, terrible, horrible, afraid)
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