77 entries under cranky topic. ×

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critical(adjective, mean, nasty, difficult, cross)
4
acrimonious(adjective, mean, tough, harsh, cross)
4
pettish(adjective, difficult, delicate, rude, unpleasant)
4
snappy(adjective, mean, difficult, attitude, cross)
4
unfriendly(adjective, mean, hard, evil, rough)
4
vicious(adjective, mean, hard, evil, rough)
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carping(adjective, mean, cross, irritable, emotional)
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disgruntled(adjective, irritable, offended, moody)
3
fault-finding(adjective, mean, irritable, crabby)
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ornery(adjective, mean, sharp, difficult, delicate)
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complaining(adjective, mean, cross, irritable, emotional)
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contrary(adjective, difficult, rude, unpleasant, unfriendly)
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difficult(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
2
huffy(adjective, mean, difficult, cross, sensitive)
2
uncooperative(irritable, crabby)
2
whining(adjective, mean, irritable, crabby)
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awkward(difficult, irritable, irrational, grumpy)
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caviling(mean, irritable, crabby, testy)
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contemptible(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
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dissatisfied(adjective, cross, irritable, emotional, vulnerable)
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