1
captious(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty, bitter)
1
carping(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty, bitter)
1
chilly(adjective, severe)
1
clear-cut(sharp, unkind, caustic, cutting, hurtful)
1
coarse
1
contaminate
1
contemptuous(adjective, mean, sharp, ironic, sarcastic)
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contumelious(adjective, mean, sharp, ironic, sarcastic)
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cool(adjective, severe)
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correct(adjective, severe)
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crab
1
deadly
1
demanding(adjective, severe)
1
despite
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disapproving
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disciplined(adjective, severe)
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discontent(adjective, resentful)
1
disdainful
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disparaging(mean, sharp, nasty, harsh, bitter)
1
disrespectful(mean, sharp, harsh, caustic, mocking)
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