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emotional(adjective, strong, kind, difficult)
24
touching(adjective, open, kind, touch)
19
bitter(adjective, strong, hard, evil)
16
sad(adjective, upset, tender, unhappy)
13
affecting(adjective, strong, touch, pleasant)
12
stirring(adjective, strong, open, touch)
12
intense(adjective, strong, difficult, violent)
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distressing(adjective, strong, sad, unhappy)
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pathetic(adjective, upset, open, sad)
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painful(adjective, hard, evil, sharp)
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agonizing(adjective, emotional, painful, touching)
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passionate(adjective, open, sad, energetic)
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heart-rending(adjective, tender, stirring, distressing)
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impressive(adjective, touch, pleasant, pleasing)
7
sorrowful(adjective, upset, sad, painful)
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tender(adjective, open, kind, sad)
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expressive(adjective, strong, open, difficult)
6
mind-blowing(adjective, tender, touching, exciting)
6
pitiable(adjective, upset, sad, tender)
6
upsetting(adjective, emotional, painful, touching)
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