47 entries under cross topic. ×

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fractious(adjective, mean, short, irritable)
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tetchy(adjective, mean, short, sensitive)
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nagging(adjective, severe, harsh, critical)
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short-tempered(adjective, mean, nervous, irritable)
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churlish(adjective, mean, short, irritable)
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deprecating(adjective, severe, critical, contrary)
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ill-natured(adjective, mean, difficult, irritable)
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mean(adjective, smooth, evil, sharp, smart)
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ornery(adjective, mean, evil, sharp, nasty)
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snappy(mean, tough, harsh, short)
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surly(adjective, mean, tough, harsh, delicate)
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cavillous(adjective, severe, harsh, critical)
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cussed(mean, sharp, nasty, irritable)
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exceptive(adjective, severe, sharp, harsh)
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grousing(mean, difficult, irritable, critical)
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huffy(adjective, mean, difficult, sensitive)
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obstinate(mean, difficult, irritable, ugly)
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uptight(adjective, difficult, delicate, negative)
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waspy(mean, difficult, irritable, critical)
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childish(mean, irritable, ugly, crabby)
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