61 entries under grumpy topic. ×

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eccentric(adjective, difficult, irritable, due)
8
bearish(adjective, difficult, cross, irritable, emotional)
8
fractious(adjective, mean, hurt, difficult, cross)
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fretful(adjective, mean, tough, harsh, cross)
8
gruff(adjective, unpleasant, irritable, disagreeable)
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glum(adjective, tough, harsh, feelings, awkward)
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huffy(adjective, mean, difficult, cross, nervous)
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ill-humored(adjective, tough, difficult, harsh, cross)
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cross-grained(adjective, difficult, irritable, due)
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gloomy(adjective, tough, harsh, cross, feelings)
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morose(adjective, mean, tough, difficult, harsh)
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nasty(unpleasant, irritable, disagreeable, bad-tempered)
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snappy(adjective, mean, hurt, tough, harsh)
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tetchy(adjective, mean, irritable, ugly, touchy)
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impatient(adjective, short, irritable, angry, annoyed)
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awkward(adjective, tough, difficult, harsh, irritable)
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obstreperous(adjective, difficult, irritable, due)
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prickly(adjective, tough, difficult, harsh, cross)
3
quick-tempered(adjective, cross, short, irritable, emotional)
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sensitive(adjective, cross, emotional, vulnerable, touchy)
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