48 entries under harsh topic. ×

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vinegary(adjective, sharp, unpleasant, bitter)
4
pointed(adjective, strong, severe, sharp, nasty)
3
brusque(adjective, mean, tough, sharp)
3
corroding(adjective, acidic, acrid, corrosive)
3
cynical(adjective, mean, tough, sharp, nasty)
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ill-humored(tough, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered)
2
sullen(adjective, tough, awkward, grumpy)
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unpleasant(adjective, sharp, nasty, disagreeable)
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austere(mean, sharp, nasty, lively)
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blunt(adjective, tough, awkward, grumpy)
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disparaging(mean, sharp, nasty, bitter)
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eroding(adjective, decaying, grinding, acidic)
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fretful(tough, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered)
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gloomy(tough, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered)
1
glum(tough, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered)
1
mean(adjective, evil, sharp, nasty)
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misanthropic(tough, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered)
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nasty-tempered(tough, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered)
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saturnine(tough, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered)
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snappy(strong, tough, sharp, powerful)
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