256 entries under adjective topic. ×

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peevish(mean, hurt, difficult, cross)
30
cantankerous(mean, hard, tough, severe)
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cranky(mean, difficult, cross, feelings)
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irritable(mean, difficult, feelings, irritable)
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cross(mean, hurt, difficult, unpleasant)
25
testy(mean, hurt, difficult, cross)
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crabby(mean, hurt, difficult, cross)
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grumpy(difficult, feelings, irritable, mood)
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grouchy(tough, difficult, harsh, cross)
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bad-tempered(mean, difficult, cross, unpleasant)
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crusty(tough, difficult, harsh, feelings)
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petulant(mean, hurt, difficult, cross)
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surly(mean, hard, hurt, tough)
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curmudgeonly(difficult, irritable, grumpy, due)
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ill-tempered(tough, harsh, cross, unpleasant)
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irascible(difficult, cross, unpleasant, short)
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snappish(mean, hurt, tough, difficult)
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waspish(mean, difficult, cross, short)
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crabbed(mean, hurt, cross, unpleasant)
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moody(hurt, cross, unpleasant, careless)
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