99 entries under distressing topic. ×

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severe(adjective, bad, hard, tough, sharp)
38
grievous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
37
cruel(adjective, hard, nasty, difficult, pain)
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hard(adjective, evil, rough, nasty, difficult)
30
agonizing(adjective, hard, moving, severe, sharp)
29
disturbing(adjective, hard, moving, severe, difficult)
28
dire(adjective, hard, severe, difficult, tender)
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hurtful(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, tender)
18
bitter(adjective, hard, moving, tough, evil)
18
rugged(adjective, hard, tough, difficult, harsh)
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unpleasant(adjective, hard, tough, severe, sharp)
15
acute(adjective, severe, sharp, harsh, delicate)
15
distasteful(adjective, like, tender, pain, offensive)
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awful(adjective, bad, severe, tender, offensive)
13
terrible(adjective, severe, harsh, tender, intense)
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afflictive(adjective, hard, rough, tender, pain)
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bad(adjective, severe, pain, offensive, unpleasant)
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irritating(adjective, hard, tough, severe, sharp)
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disagreeable(adjective, hard, tough, rough, harsh)
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harmful(adjective, bad, severe, offensive, awful)
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