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Extremely unpleasant

horrible

adjective

very unpleasant

dreadful

adjective

very unpleasant

disgusting

adjective

extremely unpleasant

appalling

adjective

very unpleasant and shocking

vile

adjective

extremely unpleasant

revolting

adjective

extremely unpleasant

despicable

adjective

extremely unpleasant

detestable

adjective

extremely unpleasant

sickening

adjective

something sickening is so unpleasant that it shocks or upsets you

repulsive

adjective

someone or something that is repulsive is so unpleasant that you feel slightly ill when you see them or think about them

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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the part of the nucleus of an atom that has no electrical charge

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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