99 entries under grumpy topic. ×

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snappy(adjective, hurt, difficult, attitude, cross)
7
brusque(adjective, tough, difficult, harsh, rude)
7
complaining(adjective, mean, cross, nervous, irritable)
7
discontented(adjective, bad, unhappy, negative, disagreeable)
7
gloomy(adjective, tough, harsh, cross, feelings)
7
quick-tempered(adjective, delicate, cross, nervous, short)
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dour(adjective, difficult, feelings, irritable)
6
glum(adjective, feelings, bad-tempered, tetchy)
5
acid(adjective, unfriendly, irritable, bad-tempered)
5
annoyed(adjective, bad, hurt, cross, unhappy)
5
sensitive(adjective, delicate, cross, nervous, emotional)
5
whining(adjective, irritable, crabby, cranky)
4
grumbling(adjective, cross, irritable, emotional, vulnerable)
4
harsh(unfriendly, irritable, bad-tempered, spiteful)
4
tart(adjective, unfriendly, irritable, bad-tempered)
3
blunt(adjective, irritable, bad-tempered, tetchy)
3
contrary(adjective, mean, severe, difficult, cross)
3
cross-grained(adjective, difficult, irritable, cantankerous)
3
murmuring(adjective, testy, grouchy)
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obstreperous(adjective, difficult, irritable, cantankerous)
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