2
tense(adjective, cross, emotional, vulnerable, touchy)
2
truculent(grumpy, bad-tempered, abrupt, gruff, brusque)
2
uncivilized(adjective, rough, rude, cruel, coarse)
2
uncultured(adjective, hard, rough, rude, coarse)
2
ungracious(adjective, hard, tough, rough, harsh)
2
unpleasant(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, rude)
2
unpolished(adjective, hard, tough, rough, harsh)
2
unrefined(adjective, hard, rough, rude, coarse)
2
vinegarish(difficult, crabby, cranky)
2
vinegary(difficult, irritable, grumpy, crabby, cranky)
1
acerb
1
acidulous
1
aggressive
1
ample(round, fat, stout, overweight, plump)
1
annoyed(adjective, sharp, cross, irritable, emotional)
1
austere
1
awkward(adjective, rough, difficult, rude, coarse)
1
bad-humored(irritable, crabby, cantankerous)
1
bad-mannered(adjective, rough, rude, coarse, awkward)
1
barbaric(adjective, rough, rude, coarse, awkward)
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