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scornful(adjective, sharp, irritable, grumpy)
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sly(adjective, smooth, cunning, clever)
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snappy(tough, harsh, cross, short)
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surly(adjective, tough, harsh, delicate)
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trenchant(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
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acerbic(adjective, sharp, nasty, bitter)
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acid(adjective, sharp, nasty, bitter)
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bitter(adjective, sharp, nasty, caustic)
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brusque(tough, sharp, harsh, awkward)
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caustic(adjective, sharp, nasty, bitter)
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complaining(adjective, severe, difficult, nervous)
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contumelious(adjective, sharp, ironic, sarcastic)
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cussed(sharp, nasty, cross, irritable)
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deceptive(adjective, smooth, cunning, knowing)
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derisive(adjective, sharp, nasty, bitter)
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dissembling(smooth, cunning, knowing, sly)
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double-dealing(smooth, cunning, knowing, sly)
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grousing(difficult, cross, irritable, critical)
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hostile(sharp, nasty, bitter, argumentative)
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huffy(adjective, difficult, cross, sensitive)
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