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piquant(strong, sharp, unpleasant, powerful)
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acidulated(sharp, unpleasant, bitter, sour)
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cantankerous(irritable, grumpy, bad-tempered, tetchy)
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choleric(grumpy, bad-tempered, tetchy)
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churlish(tough, harsh, awkward, unfriendly)
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erosive(harsh, property, burning, grinding)
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gruff
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irascible(mean, sharp, nasty, unfriendly)
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irritable(irritable, grumpy, bad-tempered, tetchy)
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peevish(unfriendly, irritable, grumpy, bad-tempered)
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penetrating(strong, severe, sharp, harsh)
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petulant(speech, unfriendly, irritable, bitter)
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slashing(attack, respect, caustic, sarcastic)
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spiteful
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sulfurous
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sulphurous
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surly(tough, harsh, awkward, irritable)
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tangy(strong, taste, sharp, powerful)
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vinegary(sharp, harsh, unpleasant, bitter)
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acute(strong, severe, sharp, intense)
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