74 entries under bad-tempered topic. ×

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contentious(adjective, difficult, rude, unpleasant, unfriendly)
4
unhappy(adjective, feelings, disagreeable, resentful)
3
prickly(adjective, unpleasant, irritable, disagreeable, grumpy)
3
snappy(adjective, mean, tough, difficult, harsh)
3
unfriendly(adjective, mean, hard, rough, nasty)
2
awkward(adjective, tough, rough, harsh, rude)
2
discontented(adjective, disagreeable, resentful)
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disputatious(adjective, difficult, rude, unpleasant, unfriendly)
2
pettish(adjective, difficult, rude, unpleasant, short)
2
ungenerous(adjective, close, mean, near, narrow)
2
unhelpful(adjective, difficult, unfriendly, abrupt)
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acrid(tough, harsh, awkward, grumpy)
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contrary(adjective, difficult, rude, unpleasant, unfriendly)
1
cynical(adjective, upset, tough, harsh, gloomy)
1
difficult(adjective, hard, tough, rough, nasty)
1
disobliging(adjective, mean, nasty, difficult, rude)
1
embittered(adjective, disagreeable, resentful)
1
grudging(adjective, close, mean, cheap, narrow)
1
misanthropic(tough, harsh, awkward, grumpy)
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nasty-tempered(tough, harsh, awkward, grumpy)
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