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grating(verb, upsetting, exasperating, aggravating)
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stinging(verb, sharp, harsh, pain)
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unpleasant(hard, severe, nasty, harsh)
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worrisome(hard, severe, upsetting, disturbing)
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burdensome(dull, tough, severe, boring)
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disagreeable(hard, rough, nasty, unpleasant)
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distressing(verb, hard, severe, rough)
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infuriating(verb, tedious, annoying, exasperating)
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nettlesome
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plaguy(pain, vexatious)
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tiresome(hard, tough, severe, pain)
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tormenting(verb, painful, upsetting, annoying)
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upsetting(verb, hard, tough, severe)
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worrying(hard, tough, severe, uncertain)
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inflaming(verb, painful, aggravating, paining)
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offensive(nasty, unpleasant, disgusting, painful)
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plaguey
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wearisome(dull, tough, severe, rough)
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enraging(verb, aggravating)
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irritative
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