26 entries under peevish topic. ×

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recalcitrant(adjective, control, order, tough, difficult)
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refractory(adjective, control, order, tough, difficult)
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restive(adjective, irritable, restless, unruly)
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wayward(adjective, tough, difficult, wild, awkward)
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mean(adjective, irritable, restless, unruly)
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ornery(adjective, informal, irritable, restless, unruly)
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uncompliant(irritable, restless, unruly, restive)
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captious(irritable, restless)
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complaining(irritable, restless)
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crabby(irritable, restless)
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cross(irritable, restless)
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fretful(irritable, restless)
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froward(irritable, restless, unruly, restive)
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grouchy(irritable, restless)
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grumpy(irritable, restless)
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huffy(irritable, restless, unruly, restive)
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irritable
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pettish(irritable, restless, unruly, restive)
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petulant(irritable, restless)
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querulous(irritable, restless)
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