27 entries under distressing topic. ×

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hurtful(adjective, cruel, negative, unkind)
11
damaging(adjective, cruel, negative, unkind)
10
bad(adjective, cruel, negative, unkind)
10
pernicious(adjective, cruel, unkind, harmful)
8
noxious(adjective, cruel, unkind, upsetting)
8
poisonous(adjective, cruel, unkind, harmful)
7
baneful(harmful, injurious, damaging, destructive)
7
deadly(adjective, cruel, unkind, harmful)
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adverse(adjective, harmful, injurious, damaging)
6
dangerous(adjective, cruel, unkind, harmful)
6
mischievous(adjective, cruel, negative, wicked, unkind)
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disadvantageous(adjective, cruel, negative, unkind)
5
evil(adjective, cruel, negative, unkind)
4
destructive(adjective, cruel, negative, unkind)
2
ruinous(adjective, negative, harmful, injurious)
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nocent(negative, harmful, injurious, damaging)
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abusive(harmful, damaging)
0
corrupting(harmful, injurious, damaging, destructive)
0
iniquitous(harmful, damaging)
0
insulting(harmful, damaging)
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