23 entries under arouse bad feelings topic. ×

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frustrated(verb, adjective, upset, limited, restricted)
16
thwarted(verb, adjective, upset, unsuccessful, disappointed)
11
unsuccessful(adjective, failing, unsuccessful)
8
failed(adjective, unsuccessful)
6
fruitless(adjective, unsuccessful)
5
futile(adjective, unsuccessful)
4
abortive(adjective, unsuccessful)
4
ineffectual(adjective, unsuccessful)
4
pointless(adjective, unsuccessful)
4
useless(adjective, unsuccessful)
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vain(adjective, unsuccessful)
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bootless
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for nothing
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hopeless
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impotent
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ineffective
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inefficacious
1
no avail
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no purpose
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profitless
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