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scornful(mean, sharp, mad, bitter)
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short-tempered(mean, cross, irritable, ugly)
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vitriolic(severe, sharp, nasty, intelligent)
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abrupt
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acerb(mean, sharp, nasty, unpleasant)
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brusque(tough, severe, harsh, gloomy)
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cantankerous(mean, severe, low, harsh)
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crabby(severe, nasty, low, sad)
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critical(mean, severe, unpleasant, irritable)
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curmudgeonly
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grouchy(tough, low, sad, harsh)
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heated(mad, irritation, animated, annoyance)
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malignant(nasty, cold, hostile, aloof)
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sore(severe, nasty, hostile, irritation)
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stern(tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
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stormy(irritation, animated, annoyance, discontent)
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stringent(strong, tough, severe, sharp)
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sullen(mean, bad, tough, wrong)
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acute
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antagonistic(mean, bad, tough, wrong)
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