Glum and Tetchy

Glum

Glum adjective - Given to or displaying a resentful silence and often irritability.
Usage example: a chronically glum and pouting child

Tetchy and glum are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tetchy" instead an adjective "Glum".

Nearby Word: glumly

Tetchy

Tetchy adjective - Easily offended.

Glum and tetchy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Glum" instead an adjective "Tetchy".
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