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odious(adjective, nasty, offensive, unpleasant, terrible)
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pettish
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rankling
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regrettable(adjective, sorrow, negative, emotion)
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repulsive(adjective, nasty, offensive, terrible, disgusting)
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revolting(adjective, nasty, offensive, terrible, disgusting)
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riling
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rotten(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
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rough(adjective, hard, tough, nasty, rude)
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