Synonyms|473Antonyms|131|Broader|6Narrower|14Related|278
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brusque(adjective, mean, severe, sharp, ironic)
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crusty(adjective, irritable)
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cynical(adjective, mean, evil, sharp, nasty)
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gruff(adjective, severe)
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irascible(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty, unfriendly)
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peevish(adjective, irritable)
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penetrating(adjective, sharp, harsh, cold, critical)
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petulant(adjective, speech, unfriendly, irritable, bitter)
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rough(sharp, rough, harsh, sour, acid)
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sulfurous
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sulphurous
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tangy(adjective, taste, sharp, harsh, unpleasant)
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vinegary(adjective, sharp, harsh, unpleasant, lively)
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abrupt(adjective, severe)
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acidulent
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antagonistic(adjective, spiteful, resentful, venomous)
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choleric
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churlish(adjective, speech, unfriendly, irritable, bitter)
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cranky(adjective, speech, unfriendly, irritable, bitter)
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critical(adjective, severe, sharp, unpleasant, bitter)
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