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