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fault-finding(adjective, mean, irritable, sullen, cranky)
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feisty(irritable, touchy, testy)
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finicky(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
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forced
2
fussy(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
2
galling(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
2
ill-humoured
2
incorrigible
2
inflexible(adjective, deliberate, determined, hateful, obstinate)
2
insuppressible(adjective, violent, wild, intractable, irrepressible)
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insurgent(adjective, violent, wild, contrary, naughty)
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irrepressible(adjective, violent, wild, unruly, uncontrollable)
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irritating(adjective, tough, unpleasant, adverse, problematic)
2
piqued(adjective, cross, short, angry, offended)
2
problematic(tough, unpleasant, unfortunate, trying, annoying)
2
pugnacious(adjective, difficult, hostile, irritable, turbulent)
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rogue
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scrappy(adjective, cross, hostile, irritable, restless)
2
self-willed(adjective, deliberate, determined, obstinate, stubborn)
2
spiteful(irritable, obstinate, stubborn, crabby, cranky)
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