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quarrelsome(noun, adjective, conflict, determined)
20
contentious(noun, adjective, cross, rude)
15
litigious(adjective, conflict, discord, contrary)
13
combative(adjective, conflict, contrary, aggressive)
10
bellicose(adjective, rude, unpleasant, determined)
10
belligerent(adjective, hostile, contrary, aggressive)
10
pugnacious(adjective, contrary, aggressive, belligerent)
9
whiny(adjective, rude, unpleasant, unfriendly)
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irritable(adjective, cross, rude, unpleasant)
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eristic(adjective, rude, unpleasant, conflict)
6
disagreeable(adjective, unfriendly, bad-tempered, unhelpful)
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irascible(adjective, cross, irritable, emotional)
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cantankerous(adjective, cross, rude, unpleasant)
5
fractious(adjective, cross, awkward, irritable)
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choleric(adjective, cross, irritable, emotional)
4
peevish(adjective, cross, rude, unpleasant)
4
petulant(adjective, cross, rude, unpleasant)
4
querulous(adjective, cross, rude, unpleasant)
4
touchy(noun, adjective, cross, irritable)
3
churlish(adjective, rude, unpleasant, unfriendly)
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