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incredulous - (of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something

Even while the news interviewed him holding his giant check, Jake was still incredulous that he had won the lottery.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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testy - Easily irritated; impatient and somewhat bad-tempered

Evan simply asked how Carmen was doing, so he was shocked when she exhibited a testy attitude and yelled at him.

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Good / Exciting

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gripping - Captivating or holding one's attention completely.

The movie had a gripping plot that kept everyone on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.

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Bad / Pain

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traumatic - Causing severe and lasting emotional shock and pain.

Bill survived the hurricane at sea on his fishing boat, but it took years for him to recover emotionally from the traumatic experience.

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Bad / Strange

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quirky - Characterized by peculiar or unusual traits

With his quirky outfits and personality, Prince was one of the most unconventional musicians of all time.

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Bad / Pain

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excruciating - Intensely painful

Becky had to see the dentist because her toothache was causing her excruciating pain.

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Good / Good

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fantastic - Extremely good or excellent; wonderful.

Bill did a fantastic job on his presentation—it was clear and creative!

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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aggravating - Causing annoyance, irritation, and frustraton by repeated annoying behavior.

It’s so aggravating when people talk loudly during a movie.

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Bad / Hostile

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contentious - Likely to cause disagreement or argument

When the parents invited the whole clan for Thanksgiving, they asked everyone to try to get along, and to avoid discussing contentious topics.

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Good / Brave

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gutsy - Showing courage, determination, and spirit

Malala Yousafzai's gutsy attempt to pursue an education despite being attacked by the Taliban is a profile in courage.

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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stuffy - (of a place) lacking fresh air or ventilation

The office was so stuffy that multiple fans had to be running at all times.

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Bad / Disgusting

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licentious - Lacking moral or legal restraints, in a way that is uncontrolled and socially unacceptable.

He enjoyed settling down and having a stable family after years of a licentious lifestyle.