4
importunate
4
infuriating
4
irritable(adjective, touchy, irascible)
4
mean(adjective, tough, nasty, rude, unpleasant)
4
mischievous(adjective, wicked, devilish)
4
oppressive(adjective, dull, difficult, boring, tired)
4
pestilent
4
pestilential
4
plaguing
4
tedious(adjective, dull, hard, rough, difficult)
4
thorny(adjective, difficult, problematic)
4
ugly(adjective, hard, severe, evil, rough)
4
uncomfortable(adjective, rough, tender, raw, painful)
4
untoward(adjective, adverb, troublesome)
4
upsetting(adjective, distressing, bothersome)
3
bitter(adjective, hard, rough, unpleasant, vicious)
3
cranky
3
grievous(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult)
3
hard(adjective, dull, evil, rough, nasty)
3
harsh(adjective, burdensome)
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