4
ugly(adjective, upset, difficult, attitude, cross)
4
uncivil
4
uneasy(adjective, awkward, nervous, worried, emotional)
4
vexed(adjective, cross, awkward, short, unsettled)
3
acidulous(adjective, bad, unhappy, negative)
3
annoying
3
belligerent(adjective, difficult, unfriendly, irritable, turbulent)
3
bluff
3
blunt(adjective, irritable, grumpy, bad-tempered, tetchy)
3
bothersome
3
broody(adjective, feelings)
3
caviling(adjective, mean, severe, cross, short)
3
childish(adjective, irritable, crabby, cranky, testy)
3
contrary(adjective, mean, severe, difficult, cross)
3
cross-grained(adjective, difficult, irritable, grumpy, cantankerous)
3
dejected(adjective, feelings)
3
despondent(adjective, feelings)
3
disaffected(adjective, bad, unhappy, negative)
3
discourteous
3
disputatious(adjective, difficult, cross, rude, unpleasant)
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