7
pained(adjective, complaint, grievance, grudge)
7
put-upon(adjective, complaint, grievance, grudge)
7
unpredictable(adjective, difficult, sensitive, unstable, unreliable)
7
unstable(adjective, understanding, keen, fine, sensible)
7
uptight(adjective, informal, excited, uncertain, nervous)
6
bilious
6
disagreeable(adjective, difficult, unpleasant, awkward, short)
6
feeling(adjective, understanding, keen, fine, sensible)
6
ill-humoured
6
snappy(adjective, mean, hurt, nasty, difficult)
5
abrupt(adjective, irritable, annoyed, irritated, grumpy)
5
acrimonious(adjective, mean, severe, cross, irritable)
5
curt(adjective, hurt, cross, rude, unpleasant)
5
feisty(adjective, irritable, testy)
5
hot(adjective, bad, nasty, cross, passionate)
5
hotheaded(adjective, mean, difficult, passionate, violent)
5
huffish(adjective, cross, short, angry, offended)
5
intense(passionate, fierce, vehement)
5
parlous(adjective, bad, heavy, risky, dangerous)
5
peppery(adjective, mean, keen, sharp, violent)
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