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peeve - A cause of annoyance

Jeff talking about his ex-girlfriend was Jim's pet peeve, and he would always cover his ears in annoyance.

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apologetic - Feeling or showing that you are sorry for doing something wrong or for causing a problem

When Bill realized that his mistake caused the company to lose millions of dollars, he wrote his manager an apologetic email.

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wistful - Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing

Sipping her coffee after a hard day's work, Becky was wistful about her life before all of the stress.

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Distress - A state of extreme sorrow, pain, or suffering.

His face showed signs of distress during the tough exam.