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contentious(adjective, mean, nasty, conflict)
14
belligerent(adjective, mean, nasty, determined)
11
pugnacious(adjective, mean, nasty, determined)
10
litigious(adjective, conflict, quarrel, contrary)
8
bellicose(adjective, mean, nasty, determined)
8
fractious(adjective, tough, hostile, grim)
8
touchy(adjective, irritable, quarrel, contrary)
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querulous(adjective, irritable, turbulent, belligerent)
6
cantankerous(adjective, nasty, hostile, antagonistic)
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choleric(adjective, irritable, aggressive, turbulent)
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irritable(adjective, tough, grim, problematic)
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cross(adjective, hostile, irritable, turbulent)
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irascible(adjective, irritable, aggressive, turbulent)
5
peevish(adjective, irritable, turbulent, belligerent)
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crabby(adjective, irritable, turbulent, belligerent)
4
grouchy(adjective, irritable)
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passionate(irritable, turbulent, belligerent, contentious)
4
petulant(adjective, irritable, aggressive, turbulent)
3
bad-tempered(adjective, hostile, irritable, turbulent)
3
bearish(adjective, tough, awkward, grim)
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