87 entries under cross topic. ×

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cussed(adjective, mean, tough, evil, sharp)
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fretful(adjective, mean, informal, nervous)
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querulous(adjective, mean, difficult, delicate)
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scrappy(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty, informal)
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spiteful(adjective, mean, nasty, informal)
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sullen(adjective, upset, mean, sharp, informal)
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touchy(adjective, mean, informal, rude)
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petulant(adjective, mean, difficult, delicate)
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antagonistic(adjective, sharp, nasty, energetic)
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bellicose(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty, difficult)
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belligerent(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty, difficult)
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captious(adjective, mean, evil, sharp, nasty)
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defiant(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh)
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gruff(adjective, mean, rough, rude)
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headstrong(adjective, tough, firm, passionate)
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huffy(mean, difficult, sensitive, irritable)
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militant(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty)
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obstinate(adjective, mean, difficult, negative)
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sour(adjective, mean, nasty, difficult)
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tetchy(adjective, mean, informal, sensitive)
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