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arbitrary(careless, unstable, unreasonable, unpredictable, changeable)
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authoritarian(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
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begrudging(adjective, upset, unhappy, angry, irritated)
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blowing hot and cold(expression, careless, unstable, unreasonable, unpredictable)
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bothered(adjective, upset, unhappy, angry, irritated)
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by the book
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by the numbers
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careless(unstable, unreasonable, unpredictable, changeable, variable)
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cavilling
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changeable(adjective, unpredictable, variable)
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changeful(careless, unstable, unreasonable, unpredictable, changeable)
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clingy(adjective, precise, thorough, meticulous)
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complaining(adjective, upset, unhappy, angry, irritated)
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contrary(careless, unstable, unreasonable, unpredictable, changeable)
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correct(adjective, fastidious)
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crabby(adjective, upset, unhappy, angry, irritated)
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crotchety(careless, unstable, unreasonable, unpredictable, changeable)
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dead set(expression, adjective, tough, severe, firm)
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derogatory(adjective, critical)
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disaffected(adjective, upset, unhappy, angry, irritated)
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