5
antagonistic(adjective, mean, bad, tough, wrong)
5
belligerent(adjective, nasty, speech, unfriendly, angry)
5
blistering(adjective, irritation, annoyance, discontent, irritability)
5
censorious(adjective, severe, nasty, cross, speech)
5
curt(adjective, severe)
5
disgruntled(adjective, mad, irritation, annoyance, heated)
5
hateful(adjective, mean, bad, wrong, severe)
5
ill-natured(adjective, mean, cross, irritable, disagreeable)
5
incensed(adjective, irritation, annoyance, discontent, irritability)
5
poignant(adjective, strong, hard, severe, sharp)
5
rough(adjective, severe, harsh, stiff, rigid)
5
scorching(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty, bitter)
5
short(adjective, severe, discourtesy)
5
snappish(adjective, tough, harsh, gloomy, depressed)
5
sulky(adjective, tough, low, sad, harsh)
5
touchy(adjective, mean, severe, cross, irritable)
5
unfriendly(adjective, mean, bad, wrong, evil)
5
unpleasant(adjective, mean, tough, severe, harsh)
4
bad-tempered(adjective, mean, tough, harsh, cross)
4
bearish(adjective, irritable)
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