Synonyms: displeasing
Definition: causing displeasure or lacking pleasing qualities
Similar words: disconcerting, upsetting
Definition: causing an emotional disturbance
Usage: his disconcerting habit of greeting friends ferociously and strangers charmingly- Herb Caen; an upsetting experience
Similar words: vexing, infuriating, exasperating, maddening
Definition: extremely annoying or displeasing
Usage: his cavelier curtness of manner was exasperating; I've had an exasperating day; her infuriating indifference; the ceaseless tumult of the jukebox was maddening
Similar words: off-putting
Definition: causing annoyance or repugnance
Usage: an off-putting remark