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different(adjective, disgusting, reverse, contrary, unsuitable)
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differing(adjective, conflicting, discordant)
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discrepant(adjective, disagreement, inappropriate, contrary, unsuitable)
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dissident(adjective, conflicting, contentious)
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dissonant(adjective, harsh, contrary, adverse, conflicting)
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enemy(noun, hostile, different, contrary, opposite)
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grim(adjective, person, tough, severe, harsh)
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harsh(adjective, mean, tough, sharp, cruel)
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inharmonious(adjective, harsh, disagreement, different, contrary)
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jarring(adjective, harsh, inappropriate, contrary, unsuitable)
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ominous(adjective, person, negative, unfavorable, disapproving)
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rancorous(adjective, mean, tough, severe, nasty)
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resistant(adjective, contentious, unwilling, opposed)
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restrictive(adjective, hostile, different, contrary, opposite)
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scrappy(adjective, sharp, nasty, cross, energetic)
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standoffish(adjective, person, cold, shy, unfriendly)
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stern(adjective, person, tough, severe, harsh)
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uncongenial(adjective, cool, nasty, cold, sensitive)
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acrimonious(adjective, mean, bad, tough, wrong)
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argumentative(adjective, mean, nasty, hostile, unfriendly)
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