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capricious(adjective, unpredictable, changeable, variable, caprice)
13
short-tempered(adjective, mean, cross, irritable, quick)
13
touchy(adjective, mean, hurt, difficult, cross)
12
churlish(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
12
querulous(adjective, mean, hurt, cross, nervous)
11
choleric(adjective, difficult, cross, short, irritable)
10
ill-natured(adjective, mean, difficult, cross, irritable)
10
splenetic(adjective, mean, tough, harsh, cross)
10
sullen(adjective, mean, cross, feelings, short)
10
temperamental(adjective, unpleasant, careless, unstable, unreasonable)
9
eccentric(adjective, difficult, irritable, grumpy, due)
9
ill-humoured
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ornery(adjective, mean, difficult, informal, irritable)
8
bearish(adjective, difficult, cross, irritable, emotional)
8
disagreeable(adjective, difficult, unpleasant, short, irritable)
8
fractious(adjective, mean, hurt, difficult, cross)
8
fretful(adjective, mean, tough, harsh, cross)
8
gruff(adjective, unpleasant, irritable, disagreeable, grumpy)
8
sour(adjective, tough, difficult, harsh, feelings)
7
whimsical(adjective, careless, unstable, unreasonable, unpredictable)
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