1
prickly(adjective, cross, emotional, vulnerable, touchy)
1
protesting(verb, grumpy, testy, grouchy)
1
put-out(unhappy, bothered, discontented, dissatisfied, grudging)
1
querulant
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rebellious
1
reboation
1
rebound
1
reecho
1
repine
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repined
1
resound
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resounding
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restive
1
reverberation
1
scrappy(difficult, critical, complaining)
1
sensitive(adjective, cross, emotional, vulnerable, touchy)
1
snappy(adjective, difficult, cross, negative, irritable)
1
snarling(adjective, cross, emotional, vulnerable, touchy)
1
sniping
1
sniveling(adjective, upset, unhappy, angry, irritated)
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