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ugly(adjective, upset, mean, attitude)
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ungracious(adjective, rude, unpleasant, unfriendly)
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uptight(adjective, delicate, informal, cross)
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fussy(adjective, critical, complaining)
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hotheaded(adjective, passionate, unstable, irritable)
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impassioned(vigor, irritable, turbulent, belligerent)
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obstinate(adjective, mean, cross, irritable)
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out of sorts(expression, adjective, idiom, upset, mean)
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plaintive(adjective, cross, negative, emotional)
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thin-skinned(adjective, delicate, passionate, sensitive)
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truculent(irritable, aggressive, turbulent, belligerent)
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whimpering(critical, complaining)
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brawling(irritable, aggressive, turbulent, belligerent)
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censorious(adjective, severe, cross, unfriendly)
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critical(adjective, mean, nervous, irritable)
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deploring(critical, grumpy, testy, grouchy)
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disobliging(adjective, mean, nasty, rude)
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dissentious(adjective, irritable, turbulent, belligerent)
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lamenting(critical, grumpy, testy, grouchy)
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litigious(adjective, irritable, turbulent, belligerent)
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