93 entries under awful topic. ×

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appalling(adjective, pain, terrible, horrible)
18
horrendous(adjective, terrible, horrible, painful)
15
frightful(adjective, pain, terrible, horrible)
15
horrible(adjective, terrible, afraid, endured)
15
terrifying(verb, adjective, terrible, horrible)
14
cruel(adjective, terrible, horrible, painful)
14
dreadful(adjective, pain, terrible, horrible)
14
frightening(verb, adjective, terrible, horrible)
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dire(adjective, pain, terrible, horrible)
13
disturbing(verb, adjective, severe, offensive)
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ghastly(adjective, terrible, horrible, afraid)
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shocking(adjective, pain, terrible, horrible)
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gruesome(adjective, terrible, horrible, afraid)
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horrid(adjective, terrible, horrible, afraid)
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odious(adjective, terrible, horrible, painful)
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unbearable(adjective, severe, terrible, painful)
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wretched(adjective, terrible, horrible, afraid)
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grievous(adjective, terrible, horrible, painful)
10
grisly(adjective, terrible, horrible, afraid)
10
hideous(adjective, terrible, horrible, afraid)
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