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splenetic(tough, nasty, harsh, speech)
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testy(severe, nasty, cross, speech)
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acidulous
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crabbed(mean, gloomy, depressed, irritable)
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cranky(mean, nasty, low, speech)
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crusty(mean, tough, harsh, cross)
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exasperated(mad, irritation, annoyance, heated)
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gruff(severe, low, sad, cold)
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hard(mean, love, severe, attitude)
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ireful(nasty, speech, resentment, unfriendly)
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irritated(irritation, annoyance, discontent, irritability)
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livid(irritation, annoyance, discontent, irritability)
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surly(mean, bad, tough, wrong)
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venomous(malevolence, discourtesy)
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wrathful(nasty, speech, resentment, unfriendly)
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hostile(mean, bad, tough, wrong)
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ill-tempered(tough, low, sad, harsh)
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irritable(severe, low, sad, cross)
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malevolent(bitter, angry, malicious, offended)
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sardonic(mean, severe, evil, sharp)
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