52 entries under mean topic. ×

32
peevish(adjective, hurt, difficult, cross)
30
cantankerous(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
29
cranky(adjective, difficult, cross, feelings)
26
irritable(adjective, difficult, feelings, irritable)
25
cross(adjective, hurt, difficult, unpleasant)
25
testy(adjective, hurt, difficult, cross)
24
crabby(adjective, hurt, difficult, cross)
20
bad-tempered(adjective, difficult, cross, unpleasant)
19
petulant(adjective, hurt, difficult, cross)
19
surly(adjective, hard, hurt, tough)
15
snappish(adjective, hurt, tough, difficult)
15
waspish(adjective, difficult, cross, short)
14
crabbed(adjective, hurt, cross, unpleasant)
13
short-tempered(adjective, cross, irritable, quick)
13
touchy(adjective, hurt, difficult, cross)
12
churlish(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
12
querulous(adjective, hurt, cross, nervous)
10
ill-natured(adjective, difficult, cross, irritable)
10
splenetic(adjective, tough, harsh, cross)
10
sullen(adjective, cross, feelings, short)
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