40 entries under turbulent topic. ×

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disputatious(adjective, conflict, determined, quarrel, reasoning)
17
contentious(adjective, mean, nasty, difficult, conflict)
15
combative(adjective, nasty, conflict, hostile, quarrel)
14
belligerent(adjective, mean, nasty, difficult, determined)
11
pugnacious(adjective, mean, nasty, difficult, determined)
10
litigious(adjective, difficult, conflict, quarrel, contrary)
8
bellicose(adjective, mean, nasty, difficult, determined)
8
touchy(adjective, difficult, irritable, quarrel, contrary)
7
querulous(adjective, difficult, irritable, belligerent)
6
cantankerous(adjective, nasty, difficult, hostile, antagonistic)
6
choleric(adjective, difficult, irritable, aggressive)
5
cross(adjective, difficult, hostile, irritable)
5
irascible(adjective, difficult, irritable, aggressive)
5
peevish(adjective, difficult, irritable, belligerent)
4
crabby(adjective, difficult, irritable, belligerent)
4
passionate(difficult, irritable, belligerent, contentious)
4
petulant(adjective, difficult, irritable, aggressive)
3
bad-tempered(adjective, difficult, hostile, irritable)
3
gladiatorial(difficult, irritable, antagonistic, aggressive)
2
cat-and-dog(difficult, irritable, belligerent, contentious)
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