11
grumbling(noun, verb, adjective, upset, difficult)
11
whiny(difficult, critical, sullen, crabby, sulky)
10
fretful(adjective, upset, difficult, cross, unhappy)
10
querulous(adjective, upset, mean, hard, difficult)
9
cross(adjective, mean, difficult, negative, nervous)
8
protesting(verb, adjective, grumpy, testy, grouchy)
8
whining(noun, verb, adjective, mean, difficult)
7
grousing(noun, adjective, mean, difficult, irritable)
7
churlish(adjective, mean, negative, irritable, angry)
7
crabby(adjective, upset, mean, cross, unhappy)
7
cranky(adjective, mean, nervous, irritable, critical)
7
grouchy(adjective, difficult, cross, negative, irritable)
7
irritable(adjective, mean, difficult, cross, negative)
7
peevish(adjective, mean, cross, nervous, irritable)
6
complaintive
6
fractious(adjective, mean, cross, nervous, irritable)
6
objecting(verb, adjective, upset, depressed, grumpy)
6
petulant(adjective, mean, difficult, cross, negative)
5
accusing(verb, adjective, grumpy, testy, grouchy)
5
bellyaching(noun, verb, adjective, critical, grumpy)
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