2
crusty
2
dialectical(adjective, rational)
2
discordant
2
disputable
2
disputative(determined, quarrelsome, fencing, tilting)
2
dissentious(adjective, difficult, irritable, turbulent, belligerent)
2
forensic(adjective, legal, judicial)
2
hawkish(determined, antagonistic, aggressive, fencing, tilting)
2
hotheaded(difficult, irritable, contrary, turbulent, belligerent)
2
inimical(mean, nasty, hostile, unfriendly, antagonistic)
2
intimidating(adjective, hostile, unfriendly, antagonistic, aggressive)
2
ornery(adjective, mean, nasty, difficult, hostile)
2
pettish(adjective, difficult, irritable, turbulent, belligerent)
2
quick-tempered
2
refractory(adjective, tough, grim, problematic, trying)
2
rude(adjective, tough, hostile, grim, problematic)
2
snappish
2
splenetic
2
temperamental
2
truculent(nasty, difficult, hostile, antagonistic, aggressive)
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