100 entries under irritable topic. ×

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strung-out(adjective, upset, crazy, nervous, high)
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sullen(adjective, upset, informal, mad)
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temperamental(adjective, delicate, nervous, sensitive)
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tired(adjective, upset, crazy, nervous, high)
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unfriendly(adjective, difficult, rude, unpleasant)
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unstrung(adjective, upset, weak, anxious, crazy)
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wired(adjective, upset, wild, excited, anxious)
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worked-up(adjective, upset, crazy, nervous, high)
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worn(adjective, upset, crazy, nervous, high)
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wound-up(adjective, upset, crazy, nervous, high)
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bad-tempered(adjective, upset, difficult, delicate, rude)
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bearish(difficult, critical, sour, touchy)
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cantankerous(adjective, difficult, delicate, cross, rude)
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captious(adjective, difficult, delicate, cross, negative)
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choleric(adjective, delicate, mad, sensitive)
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churlish(adjective, upset, difficult, rude, unpleasant)
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contrary(adjective, difficult, rude, unpleasant, unfriendly)
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crabby(adjective, difficult, hostile, unfriendly)
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cranky(adjective, delicate, sensitive, tricky)
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crazy(adjective, upset, wild, nervous, high)
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