[quer·u·lous] complaining in a petulant or whining manner.

[pal·ter] equivocate or prevaricate in action or speech.

[vex·a·tious] causing or tending to cause annoyance, frustration, or worry.

[in·vid·i·ous] (of an action or situation) likely to arouse or incur resentment or anger in others.

[ne·far·i·ous] (typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal.

[lo͞oSH] disreputable or sordid in a rakish or appealing way.

[pet·ti·fog·ger] an inferior legal practitioner, especially one who deals with petty cases or employs dubious practices.

[lu·gu·bri·ous] looking or sounding sad and dismal.

[men·da·cious] not telling the truth; lying.

[pe·des·tri·an] lacking inspiration or excitement; dull.

[bel·li·cose] demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.