1
exasperated(adjective, upset, cross, emotional, angry)
1
fed-up(adjective, upset, unhappy, angry, irritated)
1
fiery(adjective, cross, emotional, vulnerable, touchy)
1
forlorn(adjective, sad, unhappy, gloomy, melancholy)
1
frustrated(adjective, upset, unhappy, angry, irritated)
1
grave(adjective, sad, sorrow, depression, woe)
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griefful
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griping(adjective, upset, unhappy, angry, irritated)
1
groanful(adjective, sad, sorrow, depression, woe)
1
grouchy(adjective, difficult, cross, negative, emotional)
1
grousing(adjective, difficult, gloomy, critical, sour)
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grudging(adjective, upset, unhappy, angry, irritated)
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grumbly(difficult, critical, sour, discontented, uptight)
1
hard to bear(adjective, sad, sorrow, depression, woe)
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hasty(adjective, cross, emotional, vulnerable, touchy)
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heart-breaking
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heartbreaking(sad, unhappy, miserable, wretched, pitiful)
1
heavy(adjective, sad, sorrow, depression, woe)
1
hot(adjective, cross, emotional, vulnerable, touchy)
1
howling
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