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painful s. [
atrocious, abominable, awful, dreadful, terrible, unspeakable] exceptionally bad or displeasing; "atrocious taste"; "abominable workmanship"; "an awful voice"; "dreadful manners"; "a painful performance"; "terrible handwriting"; "an unspeakable odor came sweeping into the room"
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painful s. [
irritating] causing physical discomfort; "bites of black flies are more than irritating; they can be very painful"
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