89 entries under painful topic. ×

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irksome(adjective, pain)
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offensive(adjective, caustic, cutting)
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troublesome(adjective, tender, pain, raw)
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uncomfortable(adjective, tender, raw, burning)
4
unpleasant(adjective, hard, sharp, harsh, tender)
3
achy(adjective, tender, burning, tingly)
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afflictive(adjective, tender, raw, burning)
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angry(adjective, severe, keen, sharp, lively)
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besetting
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crushing
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distressful
3
grueling
3
sensitive(adjective, tender, raw, burning)
3
tender(adjective, raw, burning, sore)
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trying(adjective, tender, raw, burning)
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unbearable
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awful(adjective, tender, raw, burning)
2
bothersome
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bruised(adjective, tender, uncomfortable)
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burdensome
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