92 entries under painful topic. ×

34
annoying(verb, adjective, adverb, dull, rough)
26
irksome(adjective, dull, pain, boring)
25
vexatious(adjective, dull, rough, pain, boring)
18
bothersome(adjective, adverb, tough, severe, pain)
18
troublesome(adjective, tough, severe, pain)
14
galling(adjective, tough, severe, pain)
13
aggravating(verb, adjective, adverb, hard, pain)
11
bitter(adjective, distasteful)
11
chafing(verb, adjective, aggravating, chafing)
10
painful(adjective, hard, tough, severe, sharp)
10
trying(adjective, dull, tough, severe, boring)
9
stinging(verb, adjective, sharp, harsh, pain)
9
unpleasant(adjective, hard, severe, nasty, harsh)
8
burdensome(adjective, dull, tough, severe, boring)
8
disagreeable(adjective, hard, rough, nasty, unpleasant)
8
distressing(verb, adjective, hard, severe, rough)
8
tormenting(verb, adjective, upsetting, annoying)
7
inflaming(verb, adjective, aggravating, paining)
7
offensive(adjective, nasty, unpleasant, disgusting)
7
wearisome(adjective, dull, tough, severe, rough)
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