58 entries under adjective topic. ×

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hurtful(offensive, rude, awful, terrible)
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cutting(nasty, unpleasant, cruel, hateful)
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damaging(verb, awful, terrible, cruel)
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offending(verb, injuring)
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grievous(severe, painful)
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harmful(awful, terrible, cruel, unkind)
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stabbing
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distressing(awful, terrible, cruel, unkind)
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painful
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scathing(unpleasant, short, critical, unkind)
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caustic(unpleasant, critical, unkind, cutting)
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disturbing
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harsh(unpleasant, short, critical, unkind)
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injurious(awful, terrible, cruel, unkind)
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insulting
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malicious(cruel, unkind, upsetting, hurtful)
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nasty(unpleasant, cruel, short, critical)
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piercing(unkind, cutting, hurtful, snide)
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severe(awful, terrible, unkind, dreadful)
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shocking
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