9
inappropriate(adjective, bad, poor, rude, awkward)
9
inconvenient(adjective, unpleasant, negative, unfortunate, annoying)
8
harmful
8
inopportune(adjective, bad, poor, negative, awkward)
8
miserable(adjective, sad, unhappy, unpleasant, woe)
8
obstinate(adjective, control, order, cross, resist)
8
sinister(adjective, sad, unhappy, unpleasant, woe)
8
unsuitable(adjective, bad, poor, rude, improper)
7
bad(adjective, improper, inappropriate, unsuccessful, unfavorable)
7
intractable(adjective, control, order, tough, firm)
7
irritating(adjective, troublesome, unfavourable)
7
luckless(adjective, bad, sad, unhappy, unpleasant)
7
recalcitrant(adjective, control, order, tough, firm)
7
refractory(adjective, control, order, tough, firm)
6
contrary(adjective, cross, unpleasant, negative, doubtful)
6
disturbing(adjective, troublesome, unfavourable)
6
hard(adjective, sad, unhappy, unpleasant, woe)
6
ill(adjective, negative, disapproving, uncomplimentary)
6
inimical(adjective, unpleasant, negative, unfortunate, annoying)
6
ominous(adjective, miserable, negative, wretched, unfortunate)
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