85 entries under shocking topic. ×

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deathlike(adjective, dull, light, soft, poor)
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distinct(adjective, explicit, sensational, gruesome)
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formidable(awful, terrible, dreadful, upsetting)
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ghostly(upsetting, frightening)
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haggard(adjective, dull, light, soft, poor)
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mortuary(awful, terrible, grim, upsetting)
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sanguine(adjective, informal, horrible, sensational)
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spectral(adjective, dull, light, soft, poor)
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tabloid(amazing, striking, astounding)
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unearthly(awful, terrible, strange, dreadful)
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weak(adjective, dull, light, soft, poor)
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frightening(adjective, awful, terrible, horrible, grim)
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low-down(adjective, explicit, sensational, gruesome)
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off-color(adjective, dirty, foul, improper)
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repellent(adjective, nasty, unpleasant, awful, disgusting)
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salty(adjective, dirty, foul, improper)
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scandalous(adjective, evil, nasty, unpleasant, awful)
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unpleasant(adjective, nasty, awful, terrible, disgusting)
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distressing(awful, terrible, dreadful, upsetting)
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dreadful pale(expression, awful, terrible, grim)
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