56 entries under distressing topic. ×

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tormenting(adjective, sorrow, negative, emotion)
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difficult(adjective, dull, hard, severe, evil)
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mean(adjective, tough, nasty, rude, unpleasant)
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ugly(adjective, hard, severe, evil, rough)
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upsetting(adjective, bothersome)
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bitter(adjective, hard, rough, unpleasant, vicious)
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grievous(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult)
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hard(adjective, dull, evil, rough, nasty)
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nagging(adjective, painful, burning, upsetting)
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offensive(adjective, severe, rough, harsh, unpleasant)
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troublous(adjective, tough, severe, unpleasant, awful)
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afflicting(adjective, bothersome)
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afflictive(adjective, hard, severe, rough, tender)
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bad(adjective, rude, unpleasant, vicious, wicked)
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dangerous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, evil)
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dire(adjective, hard, severe, tender, unpleasant)
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displeasing(adjective, rough, harsh, offensive, unpleasant)
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distasteful(adjective, hard, severe, tender, unpleasant)
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dreadful(adjective, hard, severe, tender, unpleasant)
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hurtful(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, tender)
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