59 entries under upsetting topic. ×

34
annoying(verb, adjective, adverb, dull, rough)
26
irksome(adjective, dull, pain, boring, painful)
25
vexatious(adjective, dull, rough, pain, boring)
17
exasperating(noun, verb, adjective, dull, boring)
14
teasing(verb, adjective, annoying, mocking)
13
aggravating(verb, adjective, adverb, hard, pain)
13
disturbing(noun, verb, adjective, adverb, distressing)
12
pesky(adjective, annoying, troublesome, disorderly)
11
provoking(verb, adjective, hard, severe, pain)
10
painful(adjective, hard, tough, severe, sharp)
10
trying(adjective, dull, tough, severe, boring)
9
grating(verb, adjective, exasperating, aggravating)
9
unpleasant(adjective, hard, severe, nasty, harsh)
9
worrisome(adjective, hard, severe, disturbing)
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, painful, annoying)
8
worrying(adjective, hard, tough, severe, uncertain)
7
wearisome(adjective, dull, tough, severe, rough)
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