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obstreperous(adjective, irritable, grumpy, cantankerous)
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peevish(adjective, mean, severe, cross)
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sour(adjective, nasty, cold, hostile)
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testy(adjective, mean, severe, cross)
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unbending(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate)
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undisciplined(adjective, tough, unpleasant, wild)
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unhelpful(adjective, negative, awkward, unfriendly)
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willful(adjective, tough, wild, determined)
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bad-tempered(adjective, rude, unpleasant, unfriendly)
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bearish(adjective, irritable, grumpy, crabby)
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bothersome
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bullheaded(tough, determined, awkward, impulsive)
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critical(mean, negative, nervous, worried)
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crusty(adjective, irritable, grumpy, crabby)
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finicky(adjective, severe, cross)
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fussy
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hard-line(awkward, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
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ill-natured(adjective, rude, unpleasant, awkward)
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indocile(adjective, tough, wild, awkward)
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indomitable(wild, awkward, persistent, obstinate)
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