112 entries under upsetting topic. ×

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ghastly(adjective, dull, nasty, awful, terrible)
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troublesome(adjective, bad, hard, severe, evil)
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difficult(adjective, hard, severe, evil, rough)
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hideous(adjective, nasty, awful, terrible, disgusting)
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shocking(adjective, dull, nasty, awful, terrible)
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annoying(adjective, mean, rough, nasty, tender)
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distressing(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, tender)
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irksome(adjective, bad, rough, offensive, dry)
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irritating(adjective, hard, severe, nasty, harsh)
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wicked(adjective, mean, bad, severe, nasty)
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bothersome(adjective, hard, tough, severe, offensive)
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gloomy(adjective, sad, sorrow, depression, horrible)
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grim(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
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trying(adjective, hard, tough, severe, tender)
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vexatious(adjective, hard, severe, evil, rough)
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aggravating(adjective, hard, severe, offensive, painful)
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appalling(adjective, mean, severe, nasty, plain)
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disappointing(adjective, nasty, sad, sorrow, awful)
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embarrassing(adjective, hard, severe, nasty, difficult)
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horrendous(adjective, tough, severe, nasty, intense)
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