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| grim(nasty, unpleasant, awful, terrible, shocking) | |
| inspiring(moving, exciting, stirring, stimulating, exhilarating) | |
| intimidating | |
| menacing | |
| redoubtable(awful, terrible, dreadful) | |
| rip-roaring(moving, exciting, stirring, inspiring, exhilarating) | |
| rousing(moving, exciting, stirring, stimulating, inspiring) | |
| spectacular(adjective, wonderful, magnificent) | |
| strange(awful, terrible, dreadful, disturbing, scary) | |
| stunning(wonderful, magnificent, spectacular) | |
| suspenseful(adjective, excitement) | |
| terrible(nasty, unpleasant, awful, shocking, unkind) | |
| terrific(adjective, fear) | |
| touchy | |
| unearthly(awful, terrible, unreasonable, shocking, inappropriate) | |
| unnatural(shocking, upsetting, frightening) | |
| abject | |
| adrenalizing | |
| agitative(moving, stirring, inspiring, exhilarating, thrilling) | |
| agonizing(adjective, strange, horrible, horror, scary) |
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