74 entries under quarrelsome topic. ×

10
morose(adjective, mean, difficult, cross, feelings)
8
captious(adjective, mean, difficult, delicate, cross)
7
fractious(adjective, mean, difficult, cross, sensitive)
7
rude(adjective, mean, hard, sharp, rough)
6
bearish(adjective, difficult, cross, irritable, emotional)
6
prickly(adjective, tough, difficult, cross, unpleasant)
5
contentious(adjective, mean, sharp, difficult, harsh)
5
critical(adjective, mean, nasty, difficult, cross)
4
obstreperous(adjective, mean, sharp, difficult, harsh)
3
hostile(adjective, upset, mean, hard, evil)
3
ornery(adjective, mean, sharp, difficult, delicate)
2
caustic(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
2
contrary(adjective, difficult, rude, unpleasant, unfriendly)
2
difficult(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
2
huffy(adjective, mean, difficult, cross, sensitive)
1
abusive(adjective, mean, sharp, cross, vicious)
1
antagonistic(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
1
barbarous(adjective, hostile, belligerent)
1
bellicose(adjective, mean, sharp, difficult, harsh)
1
belligerent(adjective, mean, sharp, difficult, harsh)
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