4
ugly(adjective, difficult, rude, unpleasant, horrible)
4
unpleasant(adjective, rude, horrible, irritable, disagreeable)
3
agonistic
3
bitter(adjective, mean, nasty, unfriendly, irritable)
3
bloodthirsty
3
caustic(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
3
choleric(adjective, difficult, irritable, aggressive, turbulent)
3
confrontational(adjective, difficult, hostile, aggressive, radical)
3
contrary(adjective, mean, nasty, difficult, rude)
3
crabbed(adjective, rough, nasty, dark, unpleasant)
3
cranky(adjective, irritable)
3
fighting(verb, nasty, determined, hostile, spirited)
3
gladiatorial(difficult, energetic, hostile, antagonistic, aggressive)
3
rebellious(adjective, disobedient, unmanageable)
3
sour(adjective, mean, nasty, unfriendly, irritable)
3
spiteful(adjective, mean, rough, nasty, dark)
3
touchy(adjective, difficult, irritable, turbulent, belligerent)
3
warmongering
2
acrimonious(adjective, irritable, angry, offended, indignant)
2
attacking(adjective, violent, hostile, restless, aggressive)
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