2
inauspicious
2
injurious(adjective, awful, terrible, cruel, unkind)
2
inopportune(adjective, awkward, uneasy, uncomfortable, disturbing)
2
intrusive(adjective, happy, pain, disturbing)
2
laborious(adjective, hard, severe, offensive, distressing)
2
mortifying(awkward, uneasy, uncomfortable)
2
nagging(verb, aggravating)
2
nerve-wracking
2
off-putting
2
oppressive
2
overthrowing(verb, revolting)
2
overturn
2
peeving(verb, aggravating)
2
piteous(adjective, moving, emotional, touching)
2
pitiable
2
plaguing
2
prophetic(adjective, hard, severe, offensive, distressing)
2
provocative
2
pungent
2
revolting(verb, revolting)
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