81 entries under upsetting topic. ×

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deadly(cruel, unkind)
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disturbing(hard, severe, nasty, offensive, awful)
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damaging(cruel, negative, unkind, disapproving)
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deleterious(cruel, unkind, threatening, menacing)
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detrimental(cruel, unkind)
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disagreeable(adjective, person, hard, severe, dark)
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discomforting(hard, severe, offensive, distressing)
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horrid(appearance, awful, terrible, shocking, hopeless)
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mischievous(cruel, unkind, threatening, menacing)
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nasty(adjective, evil, unpleasant, awful, cruel)
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nocuous(adjective, cruel, unkind, negative emotions)
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noxious(cruel, unkind)
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pessimistic(hard, severe, offensive, distressing)
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poisonous(cruel, unkind, threatening, menacing)
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severe(adjective, appearance, hard, dark, heavy)
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unnerving(shocking, disturbing, scary, frightening)
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afflictive(adjective, awful, heavy, terrible, cruel)
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consequential(adjective, hard, severe, offensive, heavy)
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depressing(adjective, hard, severe, obscure, sad)
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destructive(adjective, heavy, cruel, negative, hostile)
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