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Bad / Uncomfortable

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finicky - Fussy about one's needs or requirements, liking things only when they are correct in every detail

Laura was so skinny because she was a very finicky eater, only liking foods prepared in a very specific way.

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Bad / Aggressive

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wrangle - Have a long and complicated dispute

Even after a year, the senators wrangled over the health-care legislation.

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Bad / Angry

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Denounce - To publicly declare something or someone as wrong or evil.

Citizens gathered to denounce the new law as unjust.

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Bad / Attack

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Enslave - To control someone completely, limiting their freedom.

In history, millions of people were enslaved and denied basic human rights.

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Bad / Attack

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clash - Meet and come into violent conflict

The police clashed with rioters in the streets as they tried to restore order.

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Bad / Disgusting

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stink - Have a strong unpleasant smell

The garbage would stink so much that Beck could smell it from down the street.

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Bad / Boring

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tiresome - Making you feel annoyed or bored

Martha found it tiresome to go on date after date with guys who were obviously on a completely different wavelength.

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Bad / Unhappy

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wistful - Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing

Sipping her coffee after a hard day's work, Becky was wistful about her life before all of the stress.

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uncouth - (of a person or their appearance or behavior) lacking good manners, refinement, or grace

People rarely invited Vince to dinner because of his uncouth table manners.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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flak - Strong criticism

The way Donald Trump lashes out at 'fake news' is an example of the way that he doesn't take flak from anyone.

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Bad / Boring

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bland - Lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting

Among world cuisines, British food is often considered the most bland and flavorless.

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Bad / Weak

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defunct - No longer existing or functioning

Once the most popular destination for people who wanted to rent movies, Blockbuster Video is now defunct, having been replaced by Netflix.