12
thwarting(noun, verb, adjective, watchful, opposing)
9
annoying(adjective, sorrow, negative, emotion)
9
hindering(noun, verb, adjective, hindering, unhelpful)
9
impeding(noun, verb, adjective, hindering, de-motivating)
8
baffling(verb, adjective, hindering)
8
disheartening(verb, adjective, sorrow, negative, emotion)
8
maddening(adjective, sorrow, negative, emotion)
7
deterring(verb, adjective, hindering, de-motivating)
7
disappointing(verb, adjective, sorrow, negative, emotion)
7
frustrative
6
aggravating(adjective, sorrow, negative, emotion)
5
exasperating
5
hampering(noun, verb, hindering, de-motivating)
5
infuriating
5
obstructing(noun, verb, adjective, hindering)
4
discouraging(verb, de-motivating)
4
bothersome
4
checking(noun, verb, watchful, opposing, hindering)
4
defeating
4
disconcerting
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