13 entries under distressing topic. ×

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stressful(adjective, excited, anxious, nervous, pressure)
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trying(adjective, harrowing)
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upsetting(adjective, harrowing)
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disturbing(adjective, harrowing)
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tense(adjective, excited, anxious, pressure, demanding)
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irksome
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irritating
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annoying
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disquieting
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aggravating
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exasperating
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maddening
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taxing
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APASmart Define. (2015). nerve-racking thesaurus. Retrieved September 24, 2026, from https://smartdefine.org/nerve-racking/thesaurus/synonyms
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