111 entries under grumpy topic. ×

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temperamental(adjective, mean, nasty, delicate, unpleasant)
7
uncivil(adjective, abrupt, gruff, brusque)
6
abrupt(adjective, irritable, gruff, peevish)
6
annoyed(adjective, cross, crazy, irritable, emotional)
6
bearish(adjective, difficult, cross, irritable, emotional)
6
prickly(adjective, tough, difficult, cross, unpleasant)
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critical(adjective, mean, nasty, difficult, cross)
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acrimonious(adjective, mean, tough, harsh, cross)
4
brusque(adjective, tough, difficult, harsh, rude)
4
obstreperous(adjective, mean, sharp, difficult, harsh)
4
pettish(adjective, difficult, delicate, rude, unpleasant)
4
snappy(adjective, mean, difficult, attitude, cross)
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blunt(adjective, irritable, tetchy, peevish)
3
discourteous(straight, abrupt, gruff, brusque)
3
impolite(straight, abrupt, gruff, brusque)
3
ornery(adjective, mean, sharp, difficult, delicate)
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resentful(adjective, cross, emotional, disagreeable, angry)
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complaining(adjective, mean, cross, irritable, emotional)
2
contrary(adjective, difficult, rude, unpleasant, unfriendly)
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cross-grained(adjective, difficult, irritable, cantankerous)
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