52 entries under distressing topic. ×

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gloomy(noun, adjective, person, bad, weak)
7
foreboding(adjective, hard, severe, uncertain, negative)
3
troublesome(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
2
alarming(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
2
disturbing(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
2
ominous(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
2
sinister(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
2
threatening(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
2
troubling(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
2
upsetting(adjective, hard, severe, offensive)
1
frightening(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
1
discomposing(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
1
discouraging(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
1
uncertain(hard, severe, offensive, doubtful)
1
worrying(hard, severe, offensive, worried)
0
aggravating(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
0
agitating(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
0
annoying(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
0
bothersome(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
0
burdensome(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
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