This is the 11254th most frequent French word.
pénible
"Painful," "difficult," or "annoying."
Here, 'pénible' refers to something that is tedious or challenging to deal with, expressing annoyance or discomfort.
Ce devoir est vraiment pénible.
This homework is really tiresome.
In this case, 'pénible' describes a person's behavior that is bothersome or irritating.
Mon voisin est si pénible avec ses disputes constantes.
My neighbor is so annoying with his constant arguments.
Here, 'pénible' conveys the discomfort or unpleasantness of a situation.