64 entries under touchy topic. ×

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bad-tempered(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
33
peevish(adjective, person, attitude, cross, feelings)
31
testy(adjective, low, sad, attitude, cross)
29
irritable(adjective, person, low, attitude, cross)
27
cantankerous(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
26
crabby(adjective, low, sad, attitude, informal)
24
grouchy(adjective, low, sad, attitude, cross)
22
cranky(adjective, low, sad, attitude, cross)
20
snappish(adjective, low, sad, attitude, feelings)
16
churlish(adjective, hard, tough, rough, nasty)
15
disagreeable(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
15
sour(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
12
querulous(adjective, attitude, cross, short, irritable)
11
nasty(adjective, hard, rough, attitude, rude)
10
short-tempered(adjective, cross, unstable, quick, changeable)
8
unpleasant(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
7
ugly(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
6
rude(adjective, hard, rough, nasty, cruel)
6
snappy(adjective, tough, attitude, harsh, cross)
6
tetchy(adjective, cross, short, irritable)
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