8
sensitive(adjective, upset, delicate, cross, nervous)
8
splenetic(adjective, upset, delicate, short, sensitive)
8
tetchy(adjective, mean, cross, feelings, short)
7
bad-tempered(adjective, delicate, cross, sensitive, irritable)
7
fiery(adjective, upset, sharp, cross, violent)
7
impetuous(adjective, keen, violent, anxious, nervous)
7
impulsive(adjective, upset, nervous, emotional, restless)
7
peevish(adjective, delicate, cross, nervous, short)
7
peppery(adjective, upset, mean, keen, sharp)
7
quick(nervous, emotional, restless, volatile, fiery)
5
contentious(adjective, cross, emotional, vulnerable, touchy)
5
crusty(adjective, short, faultfinding, caviling, excitable)
5
curt(adjective, keen, violent, anxious, eager)
5
edgy(adjective, keen, violent, anxious, nervous)
5
emotional(adjective, nervous, restless, impulsive, vulnerable)
5
high-strung(adjective, nervous, emotional, restless, volatile)
5
ill-tempered(adjective, cross, short, irritable, angry)
5
snappy(adjective, keen, nasty, cross, violent)
4
abrupt(adjective, keen, violent, anxious, eager)
4
bearish(adjective, mean, cross, irritable, emotional)
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