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critical(adjective, severe, difficult, irritable)
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crotchety(adjective, difficult, cross, irritable)
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fretful(adjective, cross, irritable, restless)
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grouchy(adjective, difficult, irritable, sullen)
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grumpy(adjective, difficult, irritable, sullen)
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hard-boiled(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
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ornery(adjective, difficult, cross, negative)
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petulant(adjective, difficult, cross, irritable)
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surly(adjective, difficult, cross, irritable)
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bad-tempered(difficult, cross, irritable, ugly)
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bullhead(adjective, hard, harsh, inflexible)
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captious(difficult, cross, irritable, ugly)
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churlish(cross, irritable, ugly, crabby)
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cold fish(expression, adjective, hard, stubborn)
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cranky(difficult, irritable, grumpy, crabby)
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crusty(difficult, cross, irritable, ugly)
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fretting(cross, irritable, ugly, crabby)
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grousing(cross, irritable, ugly, crabby)
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growling(cross, irritable, ugly, crabby)
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hard-hearted(adjective, hard, harsh, inflexible)
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