4
cross-grained(adjective, difficult, irritable, grumpy, cantankerous)
4
crunchy(adjective, state, characteristic, structure, outside)
4
crustlike
4
edgy(adjective, excitable)
4
excitable(adjective, excitable)
4
fresh(hard, rude, impolite, abrupt, disdainful)
4
fretful(adjective, mean, tough, harsh, cross)
4
hot-tempered(adjective, excitable)
4
pettish(adjective, cross, short, angry, sulky)
4
sensitive(adjective, offended, moody, sulky, excitable)
4
severe(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, rude)
4
stern
4
well done
3
bitchy(adjective, irritable)
3
broody(adjective, feelings)
3
contentious
3
dejected(adjective, feelings)
3
despondent(adjective, feelings)
3
doleful(adjective, feelings)
3
down(adjective, feelings)
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