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133 entries under adjective topic. ×
| deprecatory(opinion, description, characterization, judgement) | |
| derogatory(offensive, critical, demanding, unfavorable) | |
| fretful(mean, difficult, irritable, critical) | |
| grumpy(mean, irritable, crabby, cranky) | |
| hair-splitting | |
| ill-natured(mean, irritable, obstinate, crabby) | |
| ill-tempered(crabby, sulky, peevish) | |
| irritable(mean, severe, difficult, cross) | |
| splenetic(mean, irritable, obstinate, crabby) | |
| testy(mean, severe, cross, irritable) | |
| touchy(mean, severe, cross, irritable) | |
| waspish(mean, difficult, irritable, critical) | |
| cantankerous(mean, severe, cross, irritable) | |
| caviling(severe, cross, irritable, critical) | |
| choleric(demanding, unfavorable, disapproving, disparaging) | |
| complaining(mean, severe, difficult, irritable) | |
| crabby(severe, cross, irritable, contrary) | |
| crotchety(mean, irritable, crabby, cranky) | |
| crusty(mean, irritable, crabby, cranky) | |
| deprecative(opinion, description, characterization, judgement) |
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