distressfulnessn.
The quality of being distressful; painfulness.
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grievousheada1400
painfulnessc1400
importunityc1475
grievousness1509
grievesomeness1583
sting1860
distressfulness1890
plangency1900
1890 Sat. Rev. 23 Aug. 242/1 We cannot but smile a little at the vehemence of the actions..at the truly English distressfulness of the manner of taking amusement.
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