70 entries under distressing topic. ×

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irritating(verb, adjective, adverb, dull, rough)
31
bothersome(verb, adjective, adverb, person, pain)
29
irksome(adjective, dull, rough, pain, offensive)
19
vexatious(adjective, dull, rough, tender, pain)
17
exasperating(verb, adjective, dull, wicked, boring)
15
disturbing(verb, adjective, adverb, unpleasant, vicious)
13
galling(adjective, hard, sharp, rough, nasty)
13
upsetting(verb, adjective, hard, tough, severe)
11
disagreeable(verb, adjective, person, mean, rough)
11
unpleasant(adjective, mean, rough, nasty, tender)
11
provoking(verb, adjective, pain, unpleasant, sorrow)
9
harassing(verb, adjective, hard, severe, offensive)
9
wearisome(adjective, dull, rough, pain, boring)
8
trying(adjective, dull, boring, painful, tedious)
8
burdensome(adjective, dull, boring, painful, tedious)
8
embarrassing(adjective, nasty, unpleasant, sorrow, negative)
8
offensive(adjective, rough, nasty, unpleasant, disgusting)
7
bitter(adjective, hard, rough, unpleasant, vicious)
7
painful(adjective, hard, tough, severe, sharp)
6
displeasing(verb, adjective, rough, nasty, harsh)
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