23 entries under arouse bad feelings topic. ×

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frustrated(verb, adjective, upset, distressed, discontented)
17
foiled(verb, adjective, upset, unsuccessful, disappointed)
9
failed(adjective, unsuccessful)
8
unsuccessful(adjective, failing, unsuccessful)
6
fruitless(adjective, unsuccessful)
4
abortive(adjective, unsuccessful)
4
futile(adjective, unsuccessful)
4
ineffectual(adjective, unsuccessful)
4
pointless(adjective, unsuccessful)
4
useless(adjective, unsuccessful)
3
vain(adjective, unsuccessful)
1
bootless
1
for nothing
1
hopeless
1
impotent
1
ineffective
1
inefficacious
1
no avail
1
no purpose
1
profitless
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