58 entries under surly topic. ×

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cross(adjective, low, difficult, sad, rude)
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disagreeable(adjective, difficult, unpleasant, unfriendly, irritable)
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petulant(adjective, tough, difficult, harsh, rude)
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tart(adjective, open, tough, severe, rough)
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unmannerly(adjective, hard, tough, rough, harsh)
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irritable(adjective, keen, low, difficult, sad)
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offhand(adjective, rough, rude, careless, indifferent)
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choleric(adjective, keen, low, sad, violent)
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disrespectful(adjective, mean, evil, sharp, nasty)
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hasty(adjective, keen, rough, violent, anxious)
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inconsiderate(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, rude)
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bad-tempered(adjective, tough, difficult, harsh, rude)
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ill-natured(adjective, difficult, rude, unpleasant, unfriendly)
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impertinent(adjective, rude, fresh, crude, blunt)
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insolent(adjective, rude, fresh, crude, blunt)
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nasty(adjective, mean, hard, tough, sharp)
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snappy(adjective, direct, tough, keen, rough)
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unpleasant(adjective, hard, tough, sharp, harsh)
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bad-mannered(adjective, rude, fresh, crude, blunt)
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cantankerous(adjective, low, difficult, sad, rude)
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