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annoyed(cross, short, irritation, annoyance)
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dyspeptic(cross, unpleasant, irritable, disagreeable)
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morose(low, feelings, depressed, sullen)
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short-tempered(cross, unstable, quick, changeable)
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unhappy(person, feelings, negative, disagreeable)
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bilious
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exasperated(cross, mad, irritation, annoyance)
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fretful(tough, attitude, harsh, cross)
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gloomy(tough, harsh, feelings, depressed)
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mean(nasty, attitude, informal, rude)
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quarrelsome(irritable, crabby, cranky)
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fractious(cross, short, crabby, sulky)
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glum(tough, harsh, feelings, gloomy)
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indignant(passionate, mad, irritation, annoyance)
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irate(mad, irritation, annoyance, annoyed)
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livid(mad, irritation, annoyance, annoyed)
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unpleasant(hard, evil, rough, nasty)
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abrupt
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acrimonious(tough, low, sad, harsh)
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angered(negative, irritation, annoyance, angry)
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