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brusque(mean, severe, sharp, ironic)
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crusty
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cynical(mean, evil, sharp, nasty)
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gruff
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irascible(mean, sharp, nasty, unfriendly)
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peevish
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penetrating(sharp, harsh, cold, critical)
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petulant(speech, unfriendly, irritable, bitter)
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sulfurous
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sulphurous
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tangy(taste, sharp, harsh, unpleasant)
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vinegary(sharp, harsh, unpleasant, lively)
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abrupt
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acidulent
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antagonistic(spiteful, resentful, venomous)
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churlish(speech, unfriendly, irritable, bitter)
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cranky(speech, unfriendly, irritable, bitter)
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critical(severe, sharp, unpleasant, bitter)
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cross(speech, unfriendly, irritable, bitter)
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