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choleric(adjective, difficult, delicate, cross, short)
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splenetic(adjective, mean, tough, delicate, cross)
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sullen(adjective, upset, feelings, irritable, annoyed)
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churlish(adjective, difficult, cross, rude, unpleasant)
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acrimonious(adjective, tough, severe, nasty, harsh)
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tetchy(adjective, short, irritable, touchy, grumpy)
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fretful(adjective, attitude, cross, anxious, awkward)
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sulky(adjective, feelings, short, irritable, annoyed)
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ill-natured(adjective, difficult, cross, rude, unpleasant)
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captious(adjective, mean, severe, difficult, delicate)
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huffy(adjective, mean, difficult, cross, nervous)
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morose(adjective, difficult, cross, feelings, hostile)
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bearish(adjective, difficult, cross, irritable, emotional)
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angry(adjective, bad, unhappy, negative, irritable)
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snappy(adjective, hurt, difficult, attitude, cross)
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complaining(adjective, mean, cross, nervous, irritable)
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discontented(adjective, bad, unhappy, negative, disagreeable)
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quick-tempered(adjective, delicate, cross, nervous, short)
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carping(adjective, mean, severe, cross, nervous)
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dissatisfied(adjective, bad, cross, unhappy, negative)
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