76 entries under irritable topic. ×

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contentious(noun, adjective, attack, sharp, nasty)
19
combative(noun, adjective, attack, sharp, nasty)
18
belligerent(noun, adjective, attack, sharp, nasty)
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bellicose(adjective, attack, sharp, rough, nasty)
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disputatious(noun, adjective, difficult, conflict, determined)
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pugnacious(noun, adjective, attack, sharp, rough)
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testy(adjective, difficult, touchy, volatile)
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cantankerous(adjective, rough, nasty, difficult, dark)
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peevish(adjective, difficult, unfriendly, disagreeable)
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cross(noun, adjective, mean, sharp, difficult)
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petulant(adjective, difficult, unfriendly, disagreeable)
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querulous(adjective, difficult, unfriendly, disagreeable)
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bad-tempered(adjective, mean, sharp, difficult, cross)
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fractious(adjective, difficult, hostile, disagreeable)
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disagreeable(adjective, rough, nasty, difficult, dark)
10
truculent(adjective, attack, nasty, difficult, unpleasant)
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grouchy(adjective, nasty, difficult, cold, unfriendly)
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ill-tempered(adjective, crabby, cranky)
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quick-tempered(adjective, upset, touchy, volatile)
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unfriendly(adjective, nasty, difficult, cold, negative)
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