12
exasperating(verb, adjective, distressing, irritating, annoying)
12
vexing(adjective, sorrow, negative, emotion)
11
infuriating(adjective, irritating, annoying)
9
annoying(adjective, sorrow, negative, emotion)
8
aggravating(adjective, sorrow, negative, emotion)
7
irritating(adjective, distressing, annoying, infuriating)
7
provoking(verb, adjective, sorrow, negative, emotion)
6
disturbing(adjective, bad, sorrowful, distressing, irritating)
6
nettlesome(adjective, sorrow, negative, emotion)
6
vexatious(adjective, sorrow, negative, emotion)
5
frustrating(adjective, sorrow, negative, emotion)
5
irksome
5
trying(verb, adjective, distressing, irritating, annoying)
4
bothersome(adjective, bad, sorrowful, irritating, annoying)
4
galling
4
incensing
4
pesky(adjective, sorrow, negative, emotion)
4
riling
4
upsetting
3
angering
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