Negative Emotional Responses

outrageous

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extremely unusual or unconventional in a way that is shocking

sorrowful

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/sɑ.roʊ.fəl/ or /saa.rooo.fēl/

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experiencing or expressing a feeling of deep sadness or grief

tiresome

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causing fatigue or annoyance due to its repetitiveness or lack of interest

frustrating

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/frəst.reɪ.tɪng/ or /frēst.rei.ting/

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causing feelings of disappointment or annoyance by stopping someone from achieving their desires or goals

irritating

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causing annoyance or displeasure

horrifying

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causing intense fear, shock, or disgust due to being extremely disturbing or frightening

unsettling

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/ən.sɛ.tə.lɪng/ or /ēn.se.tē.ling/

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causing feelings of unease, discomfort, or anxiety

agonizing

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/æ.gə.naɪ.zɪng/ or /ā.gē.nai.zing/

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

disturbing

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/dɪs.tɜr.bɪng/ or /dis.tēr.bing/

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causing a strong feeling of worry or discomfort

distasteful

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offensive and unpleasant, often causing a feeling of dislike or disgust

appalling

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so shocking or unexpected that it causes strong emotional reactions like disbelief or horror

unbearable

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/ʌn.bɛ.rə.bəl/ or /an.be.rē.bēl/

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causing extreme discomfort or distress that is difficult to endure

unendurable

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/ʌn.ɛn.dʊ.rə.bəl/ or /an.en.doo.rē.bēl/

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incapable of being sustained, endured, or tolerated over time due to its extreme nature or intensity

intimidating

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/ɪn.tɪ.mɪ.deɪ.tɪng/ or /in.ti.mi.dei.ting/

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causing feelings of fear, unease, or worry in others

threatening

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/θrɛ.tə.nɪng/ or /thre.tē.ning/

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causing or showing a potential for harm or danger, often in a way that makes someone feel scared

awkward

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making one feel embarrassed or uncomfortable