425 entries under adjective topic. ×

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irritable(hurt, low, difficult, attitude)
28
sullen(upset, mean, bad, hurt)
28
grouchy(tough, low, difficult, sad)
27
peevish(hurt, difficult, attitude, delicate)
25
bad-tempered(mean, difficult, attitude, delicate)
22
cranky(low, difficult, sad, attitude)
22
grumpy(hurt, difficult, attitude, delicate)
21
crabby(hurt, rough, nasty, low)
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cross(mean, bad, hurt, wrong)
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dour(mean, tough, rough, nasty)
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rude(rough, difficult, unpleasant, negative)
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gloomy(tough, blue, rough, nasty)
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sour(mean, tough, nasty, low)
20
sulky(happy, feelings, sadness, gloom)
19
churlish(mean, hard, tough, severe)
19
glum(tough, blue, rough, nasty)
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ill-tempered(tough, attitude, harsh, feelings)
18
crabbed(mean, hurt, blue, rough)
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cantankerous(mean, bad, hard, tough)
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crusty(tough, harsh, feelings, irritable)
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