94 entries under touchy topic. ×

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peevish(adjective, short, irritable, grumpy)
19
testy(noun, adjective, mean, difficult, cross)
16
irritable(adjective, difficult, cross, nervous, short)
14
petulant(adjective, mean, short, sensitive, irritable)
13
cranky(adjective, mean, informal, irritable, mood)
12
choleric(adjective, cross, feelings, short, sensitive)
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cross(noun, adjective, irritable, mood, angry)
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cantankerous(adjective, irritable, ugly, grumpy)
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irascible(adjective, cross, feelings, nervous, short)
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bad-tempered(adjective, mean, sensitive, irritable)
9
grumpy(adjective, mean, informal, short, irritable)
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quick-tempered(adjective, mean, cross, feelings, short)
8
waspish(adjective, mean, short, sensitive, irritable)
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fretful(adjective, mean, cross, short, sensitive)
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querulous(adjective, mean, cross, short, sensitive)
7
short-tempered(adjective, mean, difficult, cross, irritable)
6
crabbed(adjective, mean, cross, sensitive, irritable)
6
crabby(adjective, cross, short, irritable)
6
grouchy(adjective, mean, irritable, grumpy)
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ill-tempered(adjective, cross, short, irritable)
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