116 entries under irritable topic. ×

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curt(adjective, hard, open, direct, tough)
35
abrupt(adjective, open, direct, severe, keen)
27
rude(adjective, hard, open, direct, sharp)
13
churlish(adjective, hard, tough, low, difficult)
13
crusty(adjective, hard, open, direct, tough)
13
snappish(adjective, tough, harsh, gloomy, depressed)
10
surly(adjective, tough, rough, low, difficult)
10
ungracious(adjective, hard, tough, rough, difficult)
10
grouchy(adjective, tough, low, difficult, sad)
10
testy(adjective, keen, low, sad, violent)
8
irascible(adjective, mean, evil, keen, sharp)
8
snippy(adjective, open, direct, rough, honest)
8
whiny(adjective, difficult, rude, unpleasant, unfriendly)
7
crabby(adjective, low, difficult, sad, unpleasant)
7
cross(adjective, low, difficult, sad, rude)
7
disagreeable(adjective, difficult, unpleasant, unfriendly)
7
peevish(adjective, tough, difficult, harsh, rude)
7
petulant(adjective, tough, difficult, harsh, rude)
7
short-tempered(adjective, grumpy, abrupt, gruff)
6
impatient(adjective, keen, violent, anxious)
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