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71 entries under distressing topic. ×

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rugged(adjective, unpleasant, vicious, painful)
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ruthless(adjective, unpleasant, vicious, painful)
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savage(adjective, unpleasant, vicious, painful)
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severe(hard, offensive, upsetting, disturbing)
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sinister(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
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startling(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
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threatening(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
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toilsome(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
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uncertain(hard, severe, offensive, upsetting)
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vicious(adjective, unpleasant, painful)
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woeful(adjective, unpleasant, vicious, painful)
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