3
blunt(adjective, grumpy, bad-tempered, tetchy)
3
bothersome
3
carping(adjective, mean, severe, difficult, cross)
3
chagrined(adjective, upset, resentment, frustration)
3
combative(adjective, difficult, irritable, aggressive, turbulent)
3
despairing(adjective, upset, resentment, frustration)
3
despondent(adjective, upset, resentment, frustration)
3
disgruntled(adjective, cross, short, irritable, angry)
3
disillusioned(adjective, upset, resentment, frustration)
3
downhearted(adjective, upset, resentment, frustration)
3
froward(adjective, cross, passionate, unstable, irritable)
3
galling
3
grim(adjective, sullen)
3
grousing(adjective, mean, difficult, irritable, critical)
3
hot(adjective, cross, emotional, vulnerable, touchy)
3
hot-headed
3
huff
3
hypersensitive(adjective, delicate, passionate, sensitive, unstable)
3
injured(adjective, upset, resentment, frustration)
3
irritating
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