70 entries under quarrelsome topic. ×

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petulant(adjective, mean, difficult, delicate, cross)
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antagonistic(adjective, sharp, nasty, cross, energetic)
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argumentative(adjective, mean, nasty, difficult, hostile)
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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, cross)
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fierce(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty, harsh)
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harsh(rude, coarse, hostile, sullen, belligerent)
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militant(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty, cross)
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obstinate(adjective, mean, difficult, cross, negative)
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sour(adjective, mean, nasty, difficult, cross)
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aggressive(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty, cross)
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ardent(nasty, determined, hostile, spirited, aggressive)
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battling(nasty, determined, hostile, spirited, aggressive)
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caustic(adjective, mean, evil, sharp, nasty)
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contumelious(adjective, mean, evil, sharp, nasty)
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critical(adjective, mean, difficult, cross, nervous)
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dour(adjective, mean, difficult, cross, rude)
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fighting(nasty, determined, hostile, spirited, aggressive)
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