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