8
snappy(adjective, hurt, difficult, attitude, cross)
8
upset(adjective, person, negative, awkward, unsettled)
7
abrupt
7
brusque(adjective, tough, difficult, harsh, rude)
7
caustic(adjective, irritable, discourtesy)
7
complaining(adjective, mean, cross, nervous, irritable)
7
discontented(adjective, bad, unhappy, negative, disagreeable)
7
displeased(adjective, bad, unhappy, negative)
7
gloomy(adjective, tough, harsh, cross, feelings)
7
lionish(adjective, person, negative, angry, bad mood)
7
loud(adjective, person, negative, angry, bad mood)
7
loud-mouthed(adjective, person, negative, angry, bad mood)
7
outraged(adjective, person, negative, angry, bad mood)
7
peckish
7
quick-tempered(adjective, delicate, cross, nervous, short)
7
short(adjective, cross, angry, sulky, discourtesy)
7
uproaring(adjective, person, negative, angry, bad mood)
6
carping(adjective, mean, severe, cross, nervous)
6
disgruntled(adjective, bad, unhappy, negative)
6
dissatisfied(adjective, bad, cross, unhappy, negative)
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