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odd(difficult, careless, unstable, unreasonable)
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perverse(tough, difficult, harsh, irritable)
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sulky(mean, cross, feelings, short)
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arbitrary(careless, unstable, unreasonable, unpredictable)
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dour(tough, difficult, harsh, feelings)
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erratic(careless, unstable, unreasonable, unpredictable)
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fanciful(careless, unstable, unreasonable, unpredictable)
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freakish(careless, unstable, unreasonable, unpredictable)
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glum(tough, harsh, feelings, awkward)
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huffy(mean, difficult, cross, nervous)
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ill-humored(tough, difficult, harsh, cross)
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queer(difficult, careless, unstable, unreasonable)
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wayward(careless, unstable, unreasonable, unpredictable)
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brooding(cross, feelings, emotional, vulnerable)
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captious(mean, tough, difficult, harsh)
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contrary(difficult, careless, unstable, unreasonable)
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cross-grained(difficult, irritable, grumpy, due)
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dyspeptic(mean, nasty, cross, unpleasant)
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gloomy(tough, harsh, cross, feelings)
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huffish(cross, short, angry, offended)
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