3
aching(verb, adjective, painful, paining)
3
afflicting(verb, paining)
3
afflictive
3
anguishing(verb, adjective, painful, paining)
3
arousing(verb, aggravating)
3
awkward(adjective, pain)
3
badgering(verb, mocking, playful, aggravating, tongue-in-cheek)
3
cramping(verb, adjective, painful, paining)
3
cranky
3
disappointing(verb, displeasing)
3
discomforting(verb, hard, severe, offensive, distressing)
3
disgusting(verb, adjective, nasty, unpleasant, distasteful)
3
dreadful(adjective, nasty, unpleasant, disgusting, distasteful)
3
fractious(adjective, tough, unpleasant, adverse, problematic)
3
frustrating
3
grievous(adjective, painful)
3
grinding(verb, chafing)
3
grueling(adjective, tough, painful, problematic, trying)
3
hard(adjective, dull, rough, boring, tired)
3
harrowing(adjective, painful)
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