| piercing(adjective, feeling, strong, sharp, powerful) |
| distressing(adjective, strong, moving, sad, unhappy) |
| heartfelt(adjective, strong, difficult, intense, violent) |
| pathetic(adjective, upset, open, moving, sad) |
| pitiful(adjective, upset, sad, tender, miserable) |
| sarcastic(adjective, strong, hard, sharp, harsh) |
| acid(adjective, caustic) |
| acrid(adjective, strong, sharp, harsh, powerful) |
| painful(adjective, hard, moving, evil, sharp) |
| penetrating(adjective, strong, hard, sharp, harsh) |
| piteous(adjective, sad, tender, miserable, painful) |
| spicy(adjective, strong, taste, sharp, powerful) |
| agonizing(adjective, moving, emotional, painful, touching) |
| cruel(adjective, hard, nasty, pain, unpleasant) |
| cutting(verb, adjective, feeling, strong, hard) |
| incisive(adjective, feeling, strong, hard, powerful) |
| passionate(adjective, open, moving, sad, energetic) |
| racy(adjective, feeling, strong, sharp, energetic) |
| grievous(adjective, unhappy, unpleasant, gloomy, miserable) |
| heart-rending(adjective, moving, tender, stirring, distressing) |