45 entries under upsetting topic. ×

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annoying(adjective, dull, rough, pain, offensive)
25
irritating(adjective, dull, pain, boring, painful)
23
troublesome(adjective, bad, difficulty, nasty, difficult)
20
vexatious(adjective, dull, rough, pain, offensive)
19
tiresome(adjective, dull, excite, pain, stupid)
18
bothersome(adjective, tough, difficult, pain, awkward)
17
wearisome(adjective, dull, excite, difficult, pain)
14
burdensome(adjective, dull, difficult, heavy, awkward)
13
exasperating(adjective, dull, rude, boring, tedious)
13
trying(adjective, dull, difficult, boring, painful)
12
aggravating(adjective, hard, pain, painful)
12
onerous(adjective, dull, difficulty, difficult, heavy)
11
disturbing(adjective, bad, hard, irritating)
11
worrisome(adjective, hard, severe, disturbing)
7
distressing(adjective, hard, rough, difficult, awkward)
7
hard(adjective, dull, difficulty, difficult, awkward)
7
worrying(adjective, bad, hard, severe, heavy)
6
provoking(adjective, hard, severe, pain, offensive)
6
unpleasant(adjective, bad, rough, offensive, dry)
5
difficult(adjective, dull, tough, difficulty, heavy)
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