10
fretful(adjective, mean, cross, nervous, short)
10
obstreperous(adjective, control, order, tough, resist)
10
snappish(adjective, mean, cross, short, sensitive)
10
undisciplined(adjective, control, order, cross, resist)
10
waspish(adjective, mean, short, sensitive, irritable)
9
bad-tempered(adjective, mean, difficult, cross, sensitive)
9
choleric(adjective, difficult, cross, short, irritable)
9
churlish(mean, difficult, cross, short, irritable)
9
crabby(adjective, mean, hurt, difficult, cross)
9
quarrelsome(adjective, difficult, hostile, irritable, disagreeable)
9
tetchy(adjective, mean, difficult, cross, short)
8
complaining(adjective, mean, cross, nervous, irritable)
8
contrary(adjective, mean, difficult, naughty, unruly)
8
crusty(adjective, mean, difficult, cross, short)
8
defiant(adjective, hostile, contrary, naughty, belligerent)
8
huffy(adjective, mean, difficult, cross, nervous)
8
ill-tempered(adjective, cross, short, crabby, sulky)
8
insubordinate(adjective, rebellious)
8
rebellious(adjective, disobedient, unmanageable)
8
splenetic(adjective, mean, cross, short, irritable)
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