107 entries under mean topic. ×

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cross(adjective, sharp, difficult, attitude)
26
cantankerous(adjective, hard, evil, rough)
21
irritable(adjective, difficult, attitude, delicate)
21
petulant(adjective, difficult, attitude, delicate)
20
crotchety(adjective, difficult, cross, unpleasant)
19
surly(adjective, difficult, attitude, delicate)
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crabbed(adjective, attitude, delicate, cross)
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sullen(adjective, upset, sharp, harsh)
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disagreeable(adjective, hard, evil, rough)
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splenetic(adjective, tough, delicate, cross)
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touchy(adjective, difficult, cross, unpleasant)
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churlish(adjective, hard, rough, nasty)
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waspish(adjective, difficult, attitude, cross)
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ill-natured(adjective, difficult, cross, rude)
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sulky(adjective, feelings, sensitive, irritable)
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querulous(adjective, difficult, attitude, delicate)
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morose(adjective, difficult, cross, feelings)
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short-tempered(adjective, difficult, cross, straight)
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angry(adjective, state, feeling, cross)
9
fretful(adjective, tough, attitude, harsh)
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