309 entries under adjective topic. ×

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thorny(hard, difficult, complex)
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troubled(hard, difficult, complex, angry)
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trying(hard, difficult, complex, painful)
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aching(upset, cut, hit, rough)
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grave(hard, difficult, pain, complex)
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grinding(hard, difficult, pain, complex)
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rough(hard, difficult, complex)
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hurt(noun, verb, upset, cut)
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laborious(hard, difficult, complex)
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nasty(hard, severe, difficult, complex)
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mad(feelings, irritation, annoyance, discontent)
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tender(upset, cut, hurt, hit)
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pained(upset, cut, hit, rough)
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aggrieved(upset, cut, hit, tender)
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annoyed(mad, irritation, annoyance, angry)
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distressing(feeling, painful, angry, sickness)
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bitter(rough, nasty, harsh, cruel)
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inflamed(delicate, tender, cross, hot)
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agonizing(pain, painful, sickness, ache)
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sharp(severe, pain, intense, painful)
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