95 entries under unpleasant topic. ×

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annoying(adjective, dull, rough, tender, pain)
24
troublesome(adjective, hard, severe, evil, rough)
16
pesky(adjective, hard, severe, evil, rough)
15
galling(adjective, hard, severe, rough, pain)
10
distressing(adjective, hard, severe, rough, tender)
9
provoking(adjective, pain, sorrow, negative)
8
disturbing(adjective, awkward, vicious, painful)
8
painful(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
6
disagreeable(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
6
wicked(adjective, severe, awful, terrible)
4
mean(adjective, tough, nasty, rude)
4
ugly(adjective, hard, severe, evil, rough)
3
bitter(adjective, hard, rough, vicious)
3
grievous(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult)
3
hard(adjective, dull, evil, rough, nasty)
3
offensive(adjective, severe, rough, harsh)
3
troublous(adjective, tough, severe, awful)
1
afflictive(adjective, hard, severe, rough, tender)
1
bad(adjective, rude, vicious, wicked)
1
cantankerous(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
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