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huffish(cross, short, angry, offended)
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ill-natured(mean, cross, irritable, ugly)
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intolerant(impatient, conservative, prejudiced, fanatical)
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lawless(control, order, resist, violent)
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moody(hurt, cross, short, emotional)
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scratchy
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techy
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uncooperative(obstinate, stubborn, willful)
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unyielding(tough, unpleasant, deliberate, determined)
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argumentative(tough, difficult, hostile, grim)
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bad
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bothersome(tough, problematic, trying)
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dyspeptic(cross, emotional, vulnerable, touchy)
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incompliant(obstinate, stubborn, willful)
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quick-tempered(cross, short, irritable, emotional)
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sour(sullen, crabby, moody, sulky)
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uncompliant(cross, unruly, grouchy, raucous)
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unfriendly(abrupt, gruff, brusque)
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unsubmissive
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vexed(cross, short, angry, problematic)
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