162 entries under irritable topic. ×

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curmudgeonly(adjective, difficult, abrupt, gruff)
17
sulky(adjective, feelings, gloomy, depressed)
16
churlish(adjective, low, difficult, sad, cross)
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sullen(adjective, feelings, gloomy, depressed)
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gruff(adjective, low, sad, cross, rude)
14
disagreeable(adjective, difficult, attitude, unpleasant, cold)
14
moody(adjective, low, sad, cross, unpleasant)
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waspish(adjective, difficult, attitude, cross, rude)
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choleric(adjective, low, difficult, sad, delicate)
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splenetic(adjective, tough, low, sad, harsh)
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morose(adjective, tough, low, difficult, harsh)
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whiny(adjective, difficult, cross, rude, unpleasant)
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brusque(adjective, tough, low, difficult, sad)
9
quarrelsome(adjective, nasty, difficult, cold, unfriendly)
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temperamental(adjective, delicate, unpleasant, sensitive)
8
acrimonious(adjective, tough, low, sad, harsh)
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bearish(adjective, difficult, cross, negative)
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ill-humored(adjective, tough, low, difficult, sad)
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ill-natured(adjective, difficult, cross, rude, unpleasant)
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nasty(adjective, attitude, rude, unpleasant, cold)
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