16
stressful
9
disturbing
8
galling
6
soul-crushing
6
cringeworthy
6
exasperating(verb, adjective)
6
scary(adjective, frightening, terrifying)
6
suffering
4
irritating
4
angry
4
harsh
4
intimidating
4
invigorating
4
maddening
4
painful
4
troublesome
4
troubling
4
vexatious(adjective, distressing, bothersome)
3
abrading
3
abrasive
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