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not good(expression, idiom, bad, grody)
9
shocking(adjective, dull, nasty, awful, terrible)
9
unlovely(adjective, bad, awful, terrible, horrible)
8
annoying(adjective, mean, rough, nasty, tender)
8
arduous(adjective, difficult, harsh, tender, cruel)
8
awkward(adjective, tough, difficult, rude, contrary)
8
bad-tempered(adjective, mean, hard, evil, rough)
8
distressing(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, tender)
8
hateful(adjective, mean, nasty, harsh, offensive)
8
hostile(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
8
hurtful(adjective, mean, nasty, harsh, tender)
8
ill-tempered(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
8
lousy(noun, adjective, bad, hard, evil)
8
noisome(adjective, offensive, awful, terrible, disgusting)
8
unsavory(adjective, sharp, nasty, offensive, awful)
7
agonizing(adjective, painful, sickness, ache, anguishes)
7
biting(adjective, sharp, nasty, harsh, tender)
7
caustic(adjective, sharp, harsh, tender, cruel)
7
dire(adjective, tender, awful, vicious, raw)
7
execrable(adjective, mean, bad, nasty, awful)
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