Sullen
Sullen adjective - Given to or displaying a resentful silence and often irritability.
Usage example: sullen and bored at his in-laws' house, he couldn't wait for the holidays to end
Tetchy and sullen are semantically related In some cases you can use "Tetchy" instead an adjective "Sullen".
Nearby Word: sullenly
Tetchy
Tetchy adjective - Easily offended.
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