118 entries under difficult topic. ×

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negative(verb, adjective, oppose, correct, halt)
3
out of sorts(expression, adjective, idiom, mean)
3
pugnacious(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh)
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combative(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh)
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critical(adjective, mean, nervous, irritable)
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cross-grained(irritable, grumpy, cantankerous, crusty)
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fiery(adjective, keen, sharp, lively)
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hotheaded(volatile, fiery, turbulent, belligerent)
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obstreperous(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh)
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truculent(adjective, hostile, hateful, turbulent)
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uptight(adjective, upset, delicate, rude)
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whining(adjective, mean, irritable, critical)
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awkward(irritable, restless, obstinate, stubborn)
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being disagreeable(expression, irritable, turbulent, belligerent)
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brawling(irritable, turbulent, belligerent, argumentative)
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cat-and-dog(irritable, turbulent, belligerent, argumentative)
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censorious(adjective, severe, unfriendly, bitter)
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disobliging(adjective, mean, nasty, rude)
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dissentious(adjective, irritable, turbulent, belligerent)
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grousing(adjective, mean, dispute, challenge)
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