bumpy -
Unstable or rough, especially describing a ride or journey.
The bike ride was bumpy because of all the potholes.
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swollen -
Enlarged beyond normal size, often due to injury, infection, or inflammation.
Her eyes were swollen from crying all night.
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bleary -
When eyes are unfocused or filmy from tiredness and lack of sleep.
Lucy's eyes were bleary after getting no sleep the night before.
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achy -
Experiencing a dull, persistent pain in the body, often due to illness or tiredness.
The construction worker's achy muscles were a sign that he needed a vacation.
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lug -
To carry or drag a heavy or bulky object slowly with great effort.
For Sam, the worst part of moving to a new house was lugging his belongings over there.
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bristle -
(of hair or fur) To stand upright away from the skin, especially in anger or fear
In the darkness lit by only the moon, Warren's hair bristled at the creepy sounds around him.
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unsettling -
Causing anxiety or uneasiness; disturbing.
She found it quite unsettling that often someone would ring the doorbell and then when she opened the door, there was nobody there.
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cramped -
Lacking space; uncomfortably small or tight, restricted in movement due to limited space.
We stayed in a cramped little cabin during our camping trip.
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grimace -
To make an an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement
The soccer player grimaced as he fell to the ground in pain.
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chafe -
To be annoyed or lose patience because of rules or limits
Though Ted loved his father (and boss), he chafed under his father's strict supervision, and he was looking forward to the day when his father would retire so he could run the company himself.
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colicky -
Having severe abdominal pain, often caused by spasm, obstruction, or distention of any of the hollow viscera, such as the intestines
Pam's crying baby was colicky because of intestinal problems.
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chronic -
Continuing or recurring frequently over time, Long-lasting and difficult to get rid of.