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carping(mean, severe, difficult, cross)
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chagrined(upset, resentment, frustration)
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combative(difficult, irritable, aggressive, turbulent)
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despairing(upset, resentment, frustration)
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despondent(upset, resentment, frustration)
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disgruntled(cross, short, irritable, angry)
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disillusioned(upset, resentment, frustration)
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downhearted(upset, resentment, frustration)
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froward(cross, passionate, unstable, irritable)
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galling
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grim
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grousing(mean, difficult, irritable, critical)
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hot(cross, emotional, vulnerable, touchy)
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hypersensitive(delicate, passionate, sensitive, unstable)
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injured(upset, resentment, frustration)
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irritating
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low-spirited(upset, resentment, frustration)
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murmuring(grumpy, testy, grouchy)
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ornery(mean, difficult, delicate, cross)
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passionate(difficult, unstable, irritable, unpredictable)
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