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| crisp(adjective, severe, sharp, cold, unkind) | |
| curmudgeonly | |
| grouchy | |
| hostile(mean, sharp, nasty, unfriendly, bitter) | |
| irritable(adjective, irritable) | |
| poignant | |
| rancorous(speech, unfriendly, bitter, belligerent, spiteful) | |
| resentful(adjective, resentful) | |
| scorching(mean, sharp, nasty, bitter, caustic) | |
| short-tempered | |
| slashing(adjective, attack, respect, caustic, sarcastic) | |
| testy(adjective, speech, unpleasant, unfriendly, bitter) | |
| touchy(adjective, irritable) | |
| unkind | |
| unpleasant(adjective, bitter, critical, unkind, sour) | |
| vicious | |
| withering | |
| abrasive | |
| acetose(adjective, unpleasant, bitter, critical, unkind) | |
| acidulated(adjective, bitter, sour, acid, tart) |
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