sorehead

Easily offended person

A sorehead is someone who complains or sulks, especially after losing or being disappointed.

The word suggests petty resentment rather than legitimate grievance: Don't be a sorehead just because you lost the game.

As an adjective, it describes this disposition: a sorehead loser who blamed the referees.

complainer

whiner

Habitual vocal complainer

kvetcher · moaner · faultfinder · carper · nitpicker · fusspot · nagger · malcontent · critic · objector

temperament

curmudgeon

Ill-tempered, stubborn person

  • grouchHabitually irritable person
  • crabPincer-bearing shellfish
  • sourpussHabitually sullen person

churl · crosspatch · grump · bear · misanthrope · killjoy · pessimist · cynic · naysayer · wet blanket

mood

irritable

Easily provoked to annoyance

  • touchyEasily upset or offended
  • testyShort-tempered, easily provoked
  • peevishHabitually fretful

grouchy · cranky · cantankerous · snappish · irascible · tetchy · crabby · cross · fretful · sulky

resentful

bitter

Sharp, unpleasant taste

indignant · miffed · peeved · offended · wounded · hurt · slighted · bruised · affronted · begrudging

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Opposites
temperament/disposition

soreheadgood sport

Person accepting outcomes cheerfully

happy camper · genial · cheerful · good-natured · amiable

response to disappointment/loss

soreheadgood sport

Person accepting outcomes cheerfully

good loser · magnanimous · gracious · sporting · sportsman

Family

soreheads, soreheaded

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