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