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peevish(adjective, attitude, delicate, cross)
38
cross(noun, adjective, low, sad)
35
grumpy(adjective, attitude, delicate, informal)
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testy(noun, adjective, low, sad)
32
irritable(adjective, mean, low, attitude)
31
crabby(adjective, mean, low, sad)
28
cantankerous(adjective, low, sad, attitude)
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cranky(adjective, low, sad, attitude)
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petulant(adjective, attitude, delicate, cross)
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bad-tempered(adjective, attitude, delicate, cross)
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irascible(adjective, attitude, delicate, cross)
24
surly(adjective, tough, low, sad)
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snappish(adjective, tough, low, sad)
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crusty(adjective, tough, harsh, feelings)
22
touchy(adjective, cross, rude, unpleasant)
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crotchety(adjective, tough, harsh, cross)
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querulous(adjective, attitude, delicate, cross)
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sour(adjective, tough, low, sad)
18
curmudgeonly(adjective, irritable, abrupt, gruff)
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churlish(adjective, low, sad, cross)
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