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Adjectives of Evoking a Certain Feeling - Adjectives of Negative Evocation

These adjectives describe qualities or attributes that elicit negative feelings or sentiments, conveying attributes such as "boring", "confusing", etc.

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Categorized English Adjectives of Evoking and Feeling Emotions
boring
[Adjective]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

Ex: The TV show was boring, so I switched the channel .
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tedious
[Adjective]

boring and repetitive, often causing frustration or weariness due to a lack of variety or interest

Ex: Sorting through the clutter in the attic proved to be a tedious and time-consuming endeavor .
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pesky
[Adjective]

causing persistent annoyance or minor trouble

Ex: The pesky neighbor keeps peeking over the fence .
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annoying
[Adjective]

causing slight anger

Ex: The annoying buzzing of mosquitoes kept them awake all night .
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overwhelming
[Adjective]

too intense or powerful to resist or manage effectively

Ex: The overwhelming heat made it difficult to stay outside for long .
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shocking
[Adjective]

unexpected or extreme enough to cause intense surprise or disbelief

Ex: His shocking behavior at the party surprised all of his friends .
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insulting
[Adjective]

causing offense or disrespect

Ex: Making fun of someone 's background or culture is disrespectful and insulting.
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humiliating
[Adjective]

causing someone to feel embarrassed or degraded, often in front of others

Ex: Forgetting his lines on stage was a humiliating moment .
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shameful
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causing embarrassment or disgrace due to unacceptable behavior or actions

Ex: Discriminating against people based on their race or ethnicity is a shameful display of prejudice .
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embarrassing
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causing a person to feel ashamed or uneasy

Ex: His embarrassing behavior at the dinner table made the guests uncomfortable .
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vengeful
[Adjective]

having or showing a strong desire for revenge

Ex: His vengeful nature led him to ruin the rival 's career in a calculated way .
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exhausting
[Adjective]

causing one to feel very tired and out of energy

Ex: Studying all night for the exam was completely exhausting.
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tiring
[Adjective]

(particularly of an acivity) causing a feeling of physical or mental fatigue or exhaustion

Ex: The constant interruptions during the meeting made it feel even more tiring.
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abusive
[Adjective]

intensely rude or insulting

Ex: The online post was filled with abusive language , aimed solely at insulting the person .
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offensive
[Adjective]

causing someone to feel deeply hurt, upset, or angry due to being insulting, disrespectful, or inappropriate

Ex: Sharing offensive content on social media can lead to backlash and negative consequences .
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provocative
[Adjective]

causing strong reactions or discussions by presenting controversial or thought-provoking ideas

Ex: His provoking writing style made readers reflect deeply.
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suspicious
[Adjective]

not conforming to the expected or usual pattern, giving rise to doubt or concern

Ex: A suspicious noise came from the dark alley .
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deceptive
[Adjective]

giving an impression that is misleading, false, or deceitful, often leading to misunderstanding or mistaken belief

Ex: Falling for deceptive schemes can lead to financial losses and disappointment .
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excruciating
[Adjective]

causing extreme pain or discomfort

Ex: The athlete pushed through the excruciating fatigue to cross the finish line .
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agonizing
[Adjective]

causing a lot of difficulty, pain, distress, or discomfort

Ex: The long , agonizing hours of labor were finally over .
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painful
[Adjective]

causing physical pain in someone

Ex: Her painful shoulder prevented her from lifting anything heavy .
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suspenseful
[Adjective]

creating a sense of tension, excitement, or anticipation, often by withholding information or revealing it gradually

Ex: The suspenseful pause before the big reveal left the audience guessing until the last moment .
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staggering
[Adjective]

so large or impressive that it is difficult to comprehend or believe

Ex: The staggering success of the startup company exceeded all expectations .
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Adjectives of Evoking a Certain Feeling
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