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