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crying(difficult, critical, complaining)
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deploring(difficult, critical, grumpy, testy, grouchy)
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destructive criticism
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disaffected(adjective, upset, unhappy, angry, irritated)
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discontenting
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disputatious(adjective, cross, emotional, vulnerable, touchy)
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dissent
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dying
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dyspeptic(adjective, cross, emotional, vulnerable, touchy)
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easily offended(expression, adjective, cross, emotional, vulnerable)
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echo
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edgy(difficult, critical, complaining)
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ennuied(adjective, upset, unhappy, angry, irritated)
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exasperated(adjective, upset, cross, unhappy, emotional)
1
fault-finding(adjective, difficult, critical, sullen, sulky)
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fed-up(adjective, upset, unhappy, angry, irritated)
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fiery(adjective, cross, emotional, vulnerable, touchy)
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fractious(adjective, cross, emotional, vulnerable, touchy)
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frigid(adjective, negative, bad temper)
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frosty(adjective, negative, bad temper)
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