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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boring [adjective]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

Ex: The lecture was so boring that several students left early .

tedious [adjective]

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

Ex: The tedious commute to work in heavy traffic was a daily ordeal for many city dwellers .

pesky [adjective]

causing persistent annoyance or minor trouble

Ex: The pesky habit of forgetting keys led to frequent lockouts from the house .

annoying [adjective]

causing slight anger

Ex: Dealing with annoying telemarketing calls during dinner became a regular annoyance .

overwhelming [adjective]

too intense or powerful to resist or manage effectively

Ex: The overwhelming sense of pride filled the room as the team celebrated their victory .

shocking [adjective]

unexpected or extreme enough to cause intense surprise or disbelief

Ex: The jury 's verdict was both unexpected and shocking .

insulting [adjective]

causing offense or disrespect

Ex: The insulting tone of the email from the client was unprofessional and offensive .

humiliating [adjective]

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

Ex: Being called out for making a mistake in front of everyone was a humiliating experience .

shameful [adjective]

causing embarrassment or disgrace due to unacceptable behavior or actions

Ex: Failing to keep a promise made to a friend felt shameful and disappointing .

embarrassing [adjective]

causing a person to feel ashamed or uneasy

Ex: Accidentally sending a private text message to the wrong person is always embarrassing .

vengeful [adjective]

having or showing a strong desire for revenge

Ex: Her vengeful actions were driven by a deep-seated resentment that clouded her judgment .

exhausting [adjective]

causing one to feel very tired and out of energy

Ex: Studying for exams late into the night can be mentally exhausting .

tiring [adjective]

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

Ex: Working long hours on the project proved to be tiring but rewarding .

abusive [adjective]

intensely rude or insulting

Ex: The abusive comments from the online troll deeply affected her self-esteem .

offensive [adjective]

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

Ex: Displaying offensive symbols or imagery can be deeply hurtful to certain groups of people .

provocative [adjective]

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

Ex: The provocative article sparked intense debate among readers .

suspicious [adjective]

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

Ex: The dog kept barking at a suspicious shadow by the garden fence .

deceptive [adjective]

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

Ex: The company faced legal consequences for its deceptive marketing practices .

excruciating [adjective]

causing extreme pain or discomfort

Ex: Enduring the excruciating heat during the heatwave , residents sought relief wherever they could find it .

agonizing [adjective]

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

Ex: The agonizing pain in her knee made it difficult to walk .

painful [adjective]

causing physical pain in someone

Ex: Her painful shoulder prevented her from lifting anything heavy .

suspenseful [adjective]

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

Ex: The suspenseful atmosphere at the crime scene left investigators puzzled and intrigued .

staggering [adjective]

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

Ex: The damage caused by the storm was staggering , leaving many homes destroyed .

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