123 entries under hard topic. ×

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ominous(severe, offensive, shocking, distressing)
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perplexing(severe, offensive, tricky, distressing)
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perturbing(moving, severe, offensive, touching)
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provoking(adjective, severe, offensive, unpleasant)
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sinister(severe, offensive, distressing, upsetting)
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tiresome(tough, severe, harsh, offensive)
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aculeate(cutting, hurtful)
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consequential(severe, offensive, distressing, upsetting)
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discommoding(severe, offensive, distressing, upsetting)
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discomposing(severe, offensive, distressing, upsetting)
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discouraging(severe, offensive, distressing, upsetting)
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foreboding(severe, offensive, distressing, upsetting)
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impeding(severe, offensive, distressing, upsetting)
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incisive(cutting, hurtful)
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mordant(cutting, hurtful)
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pessimistic(severe, offensive, distressing, upsetting)
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piquant(cutting, hurtful)
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prophetic(severe, offensive, distressing, upsetting)
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scathing(cutting, hurtful)
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startling(severe, offensive, distressing, upsetting)
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