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