moodier

Example:The irritable child kept complaining about everything, and it drained the patience of his parents.

Definition:Marked by a tendency to be easily annoyed or upset.

Example:After the quarrel, he sulking in his room, sulking for a whole afternoon.

Definition:Whining or brooding in a good-tempered way.

Example:She was grumpy for most of the day and refused to participate in any social activities.

Definition:In a bad-tempered or short-tempered way.