47 entries under grumpy topic. ×

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touchy(adjective, cross, unpleasant, nervous, sensitive)
10
cantankerous(adjective, difficult, cross, unpleasant, sensitive)
10
irascible(adjective, tough, difficult, cross, unpleasant)
10
peevish(adjective, tough, difficult, cross, sensitive)
10
petulant(adjective, tough, difficult, cross, unpleasant)
9
testy(adjective, tough, difficult, cross, sensitive)
7
short-tempered(adjective, cross, irritable, bad-tempered)
6
bad-tempered(adjective, tough, difficult, cross, unpleasant)
6
cranky(adjective, difficult, sensitive, irritable, fiery)
6
difficult(tough, harsh, awkward, burning)
4
crabbed(adjective, tough, harsh, cross, unpleasant)
4
crabby(adjective, difficult, cross, unpleasant, irritable)
4
cross(adjective, tough, difficult, unpleasant, sensitive)
4
snappy(adjective, tough, harsh, cross, gloomy)
3
acrimonious(adjective, tough, harsh, awkward, irritable)
3
churlish(adjective, unpleasant, irritable, disagreeable)
3
crotchety(adjective, tough, difficult, harsh, cross)
3
fretful(adjective, tough, harsh, cross, gloomy)
3
grouchy(adjective, tough, difficult, harsh, cross)
3
surly(adjective, tough, harsh, cross, unpleasant)
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