33 entries under cruel topic. ×

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injurious(adjective, negative, unkind, harmful)
12
detrimental(adjective, negative, unkind, harmful)
12
harmful(adjective, negative, unkind, dangerous)
12
hurtful(adjective, negative, unkind, distressing)
11
damaging(adjective, negative, unkind, distressing)
11
deleterious(adjective, negative, unkind, harmful)
10
bad(adjective, negative, unkind, distressing)
10
pernicious(adjective, unkind, distressing, harmful)
10
prejudicial(adjective, negative, unkind, harmful)
8
noxious(adjective, unkind, distressing, upsetting)
8
poisonous(adjective, unkind, distressing, harmful)
7
deadly(adjective, unkind, distressing, harmful)
6
dangerous(adjective, unkind, distressing, harmful)
6
mischievous(adjective, negative, wicked, unkind)
5
disadvantageous(adjective, negative, unkind, distressing)
5
evil(adjective, negative, unkind, distressing)
4
destructive(adjective, negative, unkind, distressing)
4
malicious(adjective, unkind, injurious, noxious)
2
ominous(adjective, unkind, upsetting, negative emotions)
0
aching(unkind, upsetting)
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