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tough break(noun, expression, trouble, difficulty, distress)
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tragedy(blow, cross, failure, trial, hardship)
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tragic(miserable, wretched, unfortunate, doomed, unsuccessful)
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trial(trouble, difficulty, lack, torment, disaster)
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tribulation(trouble, difficulty, lack, torment, disaster)
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trouble(difficulty, lack, torment, trial, drag)
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unfavorable(miserable, wretched, unfortunate, doomed, unsuccessful)
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unhappy(miserable, wretched, unfortunate, doomed, unsuccessful)
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unholy mess(noun, expression, trouble, difficulty, distress)
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unluck(disaster, trial, calamity)
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unluckiness(noun, misfortune, setback)
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unpleasantness(blow, cross, failure, disaster, trial)
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unsuccessful(miserable, wretched, unfortunate, doomed)
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untimely(miserable, wretched, black, unfortunate, doomed)
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untoward(miserable, wretched, unfortunate, doomed, unsuccessful)
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uphill battle(expression, trouble, difficulty, lack, torment)
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vicissitude(noun, trouble, worry, difficulty, want)
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visitation(blow, cross, failure, disaster, trial)
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want(noun, trouble, worry, difficulty, lack)
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worry(trouble, difficulty, lack, torment, disaster)
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