12
short(adjective, cross, unpleasant, critical, abrupt)
11
bearish(adjective, difficult, cross, negative, irritable)
11
excitable(adjective, upset, nervous, irritable, emotional)
11
huffy(adjective, mean, difficult, cross, nervous)
11
sour(adjective, difficult, feelings, gloomy, depressed)
10
acrimonious(adjective, severe, nasty, cross, speech)
10
bilious
10
curt(adjective, hurt, keen, cross, violent)
10
ill-humoured
10
ill-natured(adjective, mean, difficult, irritable, crabby)
10
morose(adjective, low, difficult, cross, feelings)
10
sulky(adjective, feelings, gloomy, depressed, irritable)
9
abrupt(adjective, keen, violent, anxious, eager)
9
annoyed(noun, adjective, hurt, cross, unhappy)
9
argumentative(adjective, belligerent, contentious, quarrelsome)
9
brusque(adjective, keen, low, sad, violent)
9
gruff(adjective, low, gloomy, miserable, depressed)
8
huffish(adjective, cross, short, angry, offended)
8
snappy(adjective, hurt, keen, nasty, difficult)
8
volatile(adjective, delicate, nervous, sensitive, irritable)
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