2
obstinate(adjective, difficult, sullen, crabby, cranky)
2
perturbable(adjective, delicate, sensitive, tricky, impatient)
2
ratty(short, irritable, volatile, fiery, crabby)
2
restless(adjective, keen, violent, anxious, awkward)
2
sharp(mean, keen, nasty, lively, unfriendly)
2
skittish(adjective, excited, nervous, emotional, tense)
2
snippy(unpleasant, irritable, disagreeable, grumpy, bad-tempered)
2
spirited(adjective, keen, sharp, intense, violent)
2
stormy(adjective, mean, passionate, violent, enthusiastic)
2
susceptible(nervous, emotional, restless, volatile, fiery)
2
uncivil
2
uneasy(adjective, anxious, awkward, nervous, emotional)
2
unforbearing(adjective, keen, violent, anxious, eager)
2
ungenial(adjective, sullen)
2
vehement(adjective, keen, intense, passionate, violent)
2
vicious(irritable, touchy, bad-tempered, short-tempered)
2
volcanic(nervous, emotional, restless, volatile, fiery)
2
wrathful(adjective, speech, mad, resentment, unfriendly)
1
ablaze(adjective, intense, violent, hot, fierce)
1
acidulous
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