72 entries under grumpy topic. ×

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querulous(adjective, mean, attitude, delicate, cross)
13
splenetic(adjective, mean, low, sad, delicate)
13
temperamental(adjective, delicate, sensitive, irritable, tricky)
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mean(verb, adjective, weak, attitude, thin)
10
gloomy(adjective, low, sad, feelings, miserable)
10
quick-tempered(adjective, upset, keen, sharp, delicate)
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ornery(adjective, mean, difficult, delicate, informal)
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prickly(adjective, difficult, sensitive, irritable, fiery)
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captious(adjective, mean, difficult, delicate, cross)
5
snappy(adjective, mean, attitude, cross, short)
5
impatient(adjective, short, sensitive, irritable, angry)
4
discontented(adjective, annoyed, irritated, resentful)
4
acid(adjective, speech, unfriendly, irritable, bitter)
4
cross-grained(adjective, difficult, irritable, cantankerous)
4
difficult(adjective, irritable, bad-tempered, crabby)
4
tart(adjective, speech, unfriendly, irritable, bitter)
4
vinegary(adjective, difficult, irritable, mood)
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malcontent(adjective, annoyed, discontented, resentful)
2
awkward(difficult, irritable, bad-tempered, crabby)
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grumbling(irritable, sullen, crabby, testy)
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