4
aggravating
4
annoying
4
chafing(verb, adjective)
4
exasperating(verb, adjective)
4
galling
4
irksome
4
irritating
4
provoking(noun, verb, slight, anger, rage)
4
riling
4
umbrage(noun, slight, offense, displeasure, exception)
4
vexing
3
frustrating
2
antagonizing
2
bothering
2
bothersome
2
displeasing
2
irking(noun, slight, anger, rage, injury)
2
peeving
2
rankling
2
vexatious
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