3
low-spirited(adjective, upset, resentment, frustration)
3
murmuring(adjective, grumpy, testy, grouchy)
3
ornery(adjective, mean, difficult, delicate, cross)
3
passionate(adjective, difficult, unstable, irritable, unpredictable)
3
peppery(irritable, touchy, volatile, fiery, bad-tempered)
3
pert(adjective, mad, bold, naughty, impudent)
3
pesky
3
pestering
3
pestiferous
3
pugnacious(adjective, difficult, irritable, aggressive, turbulent)
3
resentful(adjective, hurt, cross, unhappy, short)
3
saucy(adjective, mad, bold, naughty, impudent)
3
spiteful(adjective, unpleasant, unfriendly, irritable, disagreeable)
3
ugly(adjective, upset, mean, difficult, attitude)
3
ungracious(adjective, difficult, rude, unpleasant, unfriendly)
3
unpleasant
3
uptight(adjective, difficult, delicate, informal, cross)
3
wayward(irritable, restless, obstinate, stubborn, willful)
2
and Irish cranky
2
bad tempered(expression, idiom, annoyed, irritated, discontented)
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