9
grating(verb, adjective, upsetting, exasperating, aggravating)
9
bothering(verb, mocking, playful, aggravating, displeasing)
9
stinging(verb, adjective, sharp, harsh, pain)
9
unpleasant(adjective, hard, severe, nasty, harsh)
9
worrisome(adjective, hard, severe, upsetting, disturbing)
8
burdensome(adjective, dull, tough, severe, boring)
8
disagreeable(adjective, hard, rough, nasty, unpleasant)
8
distressing(verb, adjective, hard, severe, rough)
8
infuriating(verb, adjective, tedious, annoying, exasperating)
8
nettlesome(adjective, pain)
8
plaguy(adjective, pain, vexatious)
8
tiresome(adjective, hard, tough, severe, pain)
8
tormenting(verb, adjective, painful, upsetting, annoying)
8
upsetting(verb, adjective, hard, tough, severe)
8
worrying(adjective, hard, tough, severe, uncertain)
7
inflaming(verb, adjective, painful, aggravating, paining)
7
offensive(adjective, nasty, unpleasant, disgusting, painful)
7
plaguey
7
sour
7
troubling(verb, hard, severe, offensive, distressing)
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