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shocking(dull, nasty, awful, terrible)
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unlovely(bad, awful, terrible, horrible)
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annoying(mean, rough, nasty, tender)
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arduous(difficult, harsh, tender, cruel)
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awkward(tough, difficult, rude, contrary)
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bad-tempered(mean, hard, evil, rough)
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distressing(tough, severe, harsh, tender)
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hateful(mean, nasty, harsh, offensive)
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hostile(mean, hard, tough, severe)
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hurtful(mean, nasty, harsh, tender)
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ill-tempered(hard, evil, rough, nasty)
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lousy(noun, bad, hard, evil)
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noisome(offensive, awful, terrible, disgusting)
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unsavory(sharp, nasty, offensive, awful)
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agonizing(painful, sickness, ache, anguishes)
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biting(sharp, nasty, harsh, tender)
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caustic(sharp, harsh, tender, cruel)
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dire(tender, awful, vicious, raw)
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execrable(mean, bad, nasty, awful)
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off-putting(tough, offensive, dark, disgusting)
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