3
uncompliant(adjective, cross, unruly, grouchy, raucous)
3
unfriendly(adjective, abrupt, gruff, brusque)
3
unsubmissive
3
vexed(adjective, cross, short, angry, problematic)
3
wilful
2
adverse
2
annoyed(adjective, hurt, cross, short, irritable)
2
annoying
2
antipathetic(hateful, impatient, conservative, prejudiced, fanatical)
2
averse(hateful, impatient, conservative, prejudiced, fanatical)
2
bellicose(adjective, difficult, hostile, irritable, turbulent)
2
belligerent(adjective, difficult, hostile, irritable, turbulent)
2
bilious
2
carping(adjective, mean, cross, nervous, irritable)
2
combative(adjective, difficult, hostile, irritable, turbulent)
2
critical(adjective, mean, nervous, irritable, worried)
2
cussed(mean, cross, hostile, irritable, ugly)
2
demanding(tough, problematic, trying)
2
dissentient
2
edgy(adjective, mean, nervous, sensitive, worried)
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