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94 entries under critical topic. ×

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grousing(mean, difficult, cross, irritable)
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grumbling(difficult, sullen, crabby, moody)
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hard to please(expression, idiom, meticulous, fussy)
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out of sorts(expression, idiom, mean, nervous, irritable)
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reproachful(severe, sharp, harsh, demanding)
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satirical(mean, severe, sharp, nasty, harsh)
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scrappy(difficult, irritable, restless, peevish)
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sharp(mean, smooth, severe, nasty, harsh)
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sour(adjective, tough, difficult, harsh, awkward)
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uptight(adjective, difficult, delicate, cross, negative)
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waspy(mean, difficult, cross, irritable)
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whining(adjective, mean, difficult, irritable)
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bemoaning(difficult, complaining)
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berating
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condemnatory(adjective, severe, disapproving, nit-picking)
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crying(difficult, complaining)
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culpatory(adjective, severe, disapproving, nit-picking)
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damning
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deploring(difficult, complaining)
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discontented(difficult, complaining)
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