4
repining(verb, adjective, grumpy, testy, grouchy)
4
sulky(adjective, upset, cross, unhappy, irritable)
4
whimpering(noun, verb, difficult, critical)
3
beefing
3
bemoaning(verb, difficult, critical)
3
cynical
3
deploring(verb, adjective, difficult, critical, grumpy)
3
disagreeable(adjective, irritable, touchy, irascible, peevish)
3
disgruntled(adjective, upset, unhappy, irritable, angry)
3
disputing(verb, disagreeing)
3
fretting(adjective, upset, mean, cross, unhappy)
3
hostile(adjective, negative, bad person, bad temper)
3
ill-humored(adjective, cross, negative, emotional, vulnerable)
3
kicking
3
kvetching(adjective, upset, unhappy, critical, angry)
3
muttering
3
plaintive(adjective, upset, difficult, cross, unhappy)
3
resentful(adjective, cross, unhappy, emotional, vulnerable)
3
scolding(verb, accusing)
3
surly(adjective, mean, cross, irritable, emotional)
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