provoking

adj. causing you to feel annoyed or angry.

adj. causing annoyance, irritation, or anger through deliberate or persistent action.

“The child's provoking behavior made it very hard for the teacher to stay calm.”

“His provoking remarks during the meeting seemed calculated to derail the discussion and frustrate the committee members.”

adj. making you think seriously about a subject.

adj. serving to excite or stimulate a particular thought, feeling, or action; often used in the compound 'thought-provoking'.

“The documentary was very provoking and made us talk about the issue for hours.”

“The artist's latest installation is deeply provoking, forcing the audience to confront uncomfortable truths about modern consumerism.”