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71 entries under distressing topic. ×

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disconcerting(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
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dismaying(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
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foreboding(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
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frightening(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
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gloomy(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
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grievous(adjective, unpleasant, vicious, painful)
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hurtful(adjective, offensive, unpleasant, vicious, painful)
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impeding(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
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inclement(adjective, unpleasant, vicious, painful)
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inconvenient(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
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intemperate(adjective, unpleasant, vicious, painful)
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laborious(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
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merciless(adjective, unpleasant, vicious, painful)
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offensive(adjective, unpleasant, vicious, painful, shocking)
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ominous(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
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onerous(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
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perplexing(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
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pessimistic(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
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prophetic(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
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rigorous(adjective, unpleasant, vicious, painful)
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