69 entries under difficult topic. ×

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snappy(adjective, keen, attitude, cross)
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argumentative(adjective, irritable, aggressive, turbulent)
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combative(adjective, irritable, aggressive, turbulent)
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morose(adjective, cross, dark, gloomy)
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ornery(adjective, sensitive, irritable, touchy)
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thin-skinned(adjective, delicate, sensitive, irritable)
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violent(adjective, keen, intense, passionate)
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dour(adjective, unstable, irritable, changeable)
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litigious(adjective, irritable, turbulent, belligerent)
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stuffy(crabby, cranky)
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ill-humored(adjective, cross, unpleasant, short)
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obstinate(adjective, sullen, crabby, cranky)
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being disagreeable(expression, irritable, turbulent, belligerent)
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brawling(irritable, aggressive, turbulent, belligerent)
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cat-and-dog(irritable, turbulent, belligerent, argumentative)
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critical(adjective, excited, nervous, tense)
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dissentious(adjective, irritable, turbulent, belligerent)
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have chip on shoulder(expression, irritable, turbulent, belligerent)
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impassioned(intense, violent, hot, mad)
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tempestuous(adjective, mean, violent, irritable)
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