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ugly(adjective, rude, unpleasant, horrible)
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choleric(adjective, irritable, aggressive, turbulent)
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confrontational(adjective, hostile, aggressive, radical)
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contrary(adjective, mean, nasty, rude)
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gladiatorial(energetic, hostile, antagonistic, aggressive)
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touchy(adjective, irritable, turbulent, belligerent)
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eristic(adjective, rude, unpleasant, unfriendly)
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fractious(adjective, hostile, irritable, turbulent)
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grouchy(adjective, rude, unpleasant, unfriendly)
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hot-tempered(adjective, nasty, determined, hostile)
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huffy(adjective, irritable, turbulent, belligerent)
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ornery(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty)
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querulous(adjective, rude, unpleasant, unfriendly)
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rude(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh)
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violent(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh)
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bad-tempered(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh)
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brawling(irritable, aggressive, turbulent, belligerent)
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crabby(adjective, rough, nasty, dark)
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dissentious(adjective, irritable, turbulent, belligerent)
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ructious(energetic, hostile, antagonistic, turbulent)
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