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| calamitous(unpleasant, vicious, painful, distressing) | |
| confrontational(stimulating, challenging) | |
| dire(unpleasant, vicious, painful, distressing) | |
| energising | |
| grievous(unpleasant, vicious, painful, distressing) | |
| hurtful(offensive, unpleasant, vicious, painful) | |
| impolite | |
| inclement(unpleasant, vicious, painful, distressing) | |
| intemperate(unpleasant, vicious, painful, distressing) | |
| merciless(unpleasant, vicious, painful, distressing) | |
| offensive(unpleasant, vicious, painful, shocking) | |
| plunking | |
| rigorous(unpleasant, vicious, painful, distressing) | |
| rugged(unpleasant, vicious, painful, distressing) | |
| ruthless(unpleasant, vicious, painful, distressing) | |
| savage(unpleasant, vicious, painful, distressing) | |
| vicious(unpleasant, painful, distressing) | |
| woeful(unpleasant, vicious, painful, distressing) |
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