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morose(mean, tough, difficult, harsh)
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pettish(cross, short, irritable, angry)
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quarrelsome(difficult, irritable, touchy, bad-tempered)
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snappy(mean, hurt, tough, harsh)
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tetchy(mean, irritable, ugly, touchy)
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bilious
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depressed
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fantastic
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hot-tempered(unpleasant, irritable, disagreeable, cranky)
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impatient(short, irritable, angry, annoyed)
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kinky(careless, unstable, unreasonable, unpredictable)
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obstinate(mean, difficult, cross, irritable)
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quirky(careless, unstable, unreasonable, unpredictable)
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unpleasant
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vinegary(difficult, irritable, crabby, cranky)
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wanton
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acrimonious(mean, tough, harsh, cross)
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awkward(tough, difficult, harsh, irritable)
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broody
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contentious(cross, emotional, vulnerable, touchy)
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