| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | abrasive | harsh and irritating |
| 2. | aggressive | forceful in a hostile way |
| 3. | aloof | distant and detached |
| 4. | annoying | causing irritation |
| 5. | antagonistic | actively unfriendly or opposed |
| 6. | argumentative | prone to arguing |
| 7. | arrogant | having an inflated self-view |
| 8. | awkward | hard to manage socially |
| 9. | belligerent | hostile and aggressive |
| 10. | bossy | always telling others what to do |
| 11. | bullying | using force to dominate |
| 12. | cantankerous | bad-tempered and argumentative |
| 13. | caustic | bitingly critical |
| 14. | cold | emotionally distant and unfriendly |
| 15. | condescending | talking down to others |
| 16. | confrontational | eager for conflict |
| 17. | cranky | easily annoyed and irritable |
| 18. | critical | quick to find faults |
| 19. | cruel | deliberately causing hurt |
| 20. | demanding | requiring much patience or effort |
| 21. | devious | not straightforward or honest |
| 22. | difficult | hard to deal with |
| 23. | disagreeable | unpleasant to be with |
| 24. | dishonest | not truthful or fair |
| 25. | dismissive | showing little respect |
| 26. | domineering | overly controlling toward others |
| 27. | duplicitous | deceitful and two-faced |
| 28. | egotistical | self-centered and boastful |
| 29. | evasive | avoiding direct answers |
| 30. | exasperating | extremely irritating |
| 31. | fickle | often changing loyalties or opinions |
| 32. | frustrating | causing discouragement or stress |
| 33. | fussy | hard to please |
| 34. | harsh | severe and unforgiving |
| 35. | headstrong | determined to do own way |
| 36. | hostile | showing anger or opposition |
| 37. | hotheaded | quick to anger |
| 38. | impossible | very hard to satisfy |
| 39. | inconsiderate | not caring about others’ needs |
| 40. | inflexible | unwilling to adapt |
| 41. | insensitive | not aware of others’ feelings |
| 42. | insolent | boldly disrespectful |
| 43. | insufferable | too unpleasant to tolerate |
| 44. | intimidating | making others feel afraid |
| 45. | intolerant | not accepting differences |
| 46. | irritable | easily annoyed |
| 47. | jealous | resentful of others’ attention |
| 48. | judgmental | too ready to judge |
| 49. | lazy | unwilling to make effort |
| 50. | malicious | intending to cause harm |
| 51. | manipulative | controlling others unfairly |
| 52. | mean | unkind or nasty |
| 53. | meddlesome | interfering in others’ affairs |
| 54. | moody | often changing emotional state |
| 55. | narrow-minded | not open to new ideas |
| 56. | nasty | unpleasant and spiteful |
| 57. | needy | requiring constant attention |
| 58. | nitpicky | focusing on tiny flaws |
| 59. | nosy | too curious about others |
| 60. | obnoxious | extremely unpleasant or offensive |
| 61. | obstinate | stubbornly refusing to change |
| 62. | obstructive | deliberately causing delays |
| 63. | oppressive | weighing heavily on others |
| 64. | overbearing | too confident and oppressive |
| 65. | passive-aggressive | indirectly hostile or resistant |
| 66. | petty | concerned with small matters |
| 67. | pompous | self-important and grand |
| 68. | possessive | wanting too much control |
| 69. | prejudiced | holding unfair negative opinions |
| 70. | prickly | easily irritated and defensive |
| 71. | problematic | causing difficulties or concern |
| 72. | pushy | too forceful or demanding |
| 73. | recalcitrant | resisting authority or control |
| 74. | resentful | holding onto bitterness |
| 75. | resistant | unwilling to accept help |
| 76. | rigid | not open to change |
| 77. | rude | impolite and offensive |
| 78. | sarcastic | using cutting mockery |
| 79. | scheming | secretly planning selfish aims |
| 80. | self-absorbed | deeply wrapped up in oneself |
| 81. | selfish | caring mainly about oneself |
| 82. | snobbish | acting superior to others |
| 83. | spiteful | wanting to hurt others |
| 84. | sullen | silent and resentful |
| 85. | surly | bad-tempered and unfriendly |
| 86. | tactless | lacking social sensitivity |
| 87. | temperamental | unpredictably moody or sensitive |
| 88. | touchy | easily upset or offended |
| 89. | troublesome | causing problems or annoyance |
| 90. | trying | stressful and hard to endure |
| 91. | uncooperative | not willing to help |
| 92. | unmanageable | hard to control or guide |
| 93. | unpleasant | not enjoyable to be around |
| 94. | unpredictable | hard to foresee or manage |
| 95. | untrustworthy | not reliable or honest |
| 96. | unyielding | not giving way easily |
| 97. | vain | overly concerned with appearance |
| 98. | vindictive | seeking revenge |
| 99. | volatile | likely to become angry quickly |
| 100. | withdrawn | socially distant and quiet |