Negative Emotional Responses

off-putting

Adjective

/ˈɔfpˈʊɾɪŋ/

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causing a feeling of unease, discomfort, or reluctance

disquieting

Adjective

/dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

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making one feel worried about something

perturbing

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/pɜr.tɜr.bɪng/ or /pēr.tēr.bing/

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causing uneasiness, anxiety, or disturbance

irksome

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/ɜrk.sʌm/ or /ērk.sam/

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causing annoyance or weariness due to its dull or repetitive nature

exasperating

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/ɪ.gzæs.pɜ.reɪ.tɪng/ or /i.gzās.pē.rei.ting/

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causing intense frustration or irritation due to repeated annoyance or difficulty

nerve-wracking

Adjective

/nˈɜːvɹˈækɪŋ/

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causing extreme anxiety or tension

haunting

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/hɔn.tɪng/ or /hawn.ting/

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possessing a poignant, sentimental, or eerie quality that evokes strong emotions, memories, or feelings

soul-destroying

Adjective

/sˈoʊldɪstɹˈɔɪɪŋ/

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causing extreme emotional distress, despair, or a profound sense of hopelessness

melancholic

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/mɛ.lən.kɑ.lɪk/ or /me.lēn.kaa.lik/

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characterized by a deep, lingering sadness or sorrow

lamentable

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/lə.mɛn.tə.bəl/ or /lē.men.tē.bēl/

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deserving of pity, regret, or disappointment

dismaying

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/dɪs.meɪɪng/ or /dis.meiing/

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causing concern or disappointment

dreary

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/drɪ.ri/ or /dri.ri/

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boring and repetitive that makes one feel unhappy

anguished

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/æng.wɪʃt/ or /āng.visht/

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experiencing or expressing severe physical or emotional pain

scandalous

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/skæn.də.ləs/ or /skān.dē.lēs/

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shocking or disgraceful, often involving immoral or unethical behavior

grandiose

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/græn.dioʊs/ or /grān.diooos/

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overly impressive in size or appearance, often to the point of being excessive or showy in a negative way

nerve-racking

Adjective

/ˌnɝvˈɹækɪŋ/

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causing extreme anxiety, stress, or tension

demoralizing

Adjective

/dɪˈmɔɹəˌɫaɪzɪŋ/

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causing a loss of confidence, hope, or enthusiasm

claustrophobic

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/klɔst.rə.foʊ.bɪk/ or /klawst.rē.fooo.bik/

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causing a feeling of discomfort, anxiety, or fear due to being in confined places

vengeful

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/vɛn.ʤfəl/ or /ven.jfēl/

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having or showing a strong desire for revenge