60 entries under cross topic. ×

11
grumbling(noun, verb, adjective, upset, difficult)
10
fretful(adjective, upset, difficult, unhappy)
10
querulous(adjective, upset, mean, hard, difficult)
7
crabby(adjective, upset, mean, unhappy)
7
grouchy(adjective, difficult, negative, irritable)
7
irritable(adjective, mean, difficult, negative)
7
peevish(adjective, mean, nervous, irritable)
6
fractious(adjective, mean, nervous, irritable)
6
petulant(adjective, mean, difficult, negative)
5
cantankerous(adjective, difficult, negative, irritable)
5
carping(noun, adjective, mean, difficult)
5
discontented(adjective, upset, difficult, unhappy)
5
grumpy(adjective, upset, unhappy, negative)
5
lamenting(verb, adjective, difficult, critical)
4
critical(adjective, upset, mean, difficult)
4
dissatisfied(verb, adjective, upset, difficult)
4
sulky(adjective, upset, unhappy, irritable)
3
fretting(adjective, upset, mean, unhappy)
3
ill-humored(adjective, negative, emotional, vulnerable)
3
plaintive(adjective, upset, difficult, unhappy)
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