11
tragic(adjective, bad, sad, unhappy, awful)
11
vicious(adjective, strong, hard, severe, evil)
10
serious(adjective, bad, great, difficult, extraordinary)
10
shameful(adjective, severe, nasty, unpleasant, awful)
10
acute(adjective, severe, harsh, intense, awful)
10
agonizing(adjective, severe, tender, intense, awful)
10
detestable(adjective, mean, nasty, offensive, unpleasant)
10
direful(adjective, fear, horrible, fearful)
10
fierce(adjective, strong, hard, great, severe)
10
hard(adjective, rough, difficult, harsh, tender)
10
hateful(adjective, mean, bad, severe, nasty)
10
outrageous(adjective, severe, evil, nasty, harsh)
10
sad(adjective, unhappy, awful, dreadful, sorrowful)
10
sinful(adjective, evil, wicked)
10
ugly(adjective, bad, severe, nasty, unpleasant)
10
unbearable(adjective, severe, unpleasant, awful, disgusting)
9
objectionable(adjective, dull, nasty, unpleasant, awful)
9
piercing(adjective, painful, sickness, ache, endured)
9
tormenting(adjective, painful, sickness, ache, endured)
9
awe-inspiring(adjective, bad, severe, awful, fear)
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