60 entries under sharp topic. ×

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acerbic(adjective, mean, nasty, bitter)
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acid(adjective, mean, nasty, bitter)
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bitter(adjective, mean, nasty, caustic)
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brusque(mean, tough, harsh, awkward)
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calumniatory(severe, harsh, critical, demanding)
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caustic(adjective, mean, nasty, bitter)
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contumelious(adjective, mean, ironic, sarcastic)
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cussed(mean, nasty, cross, irritable)
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derisive(adjective, mean, nasty, bitter)
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discriminating(severe, harsh, critical, meticulous)
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exceptive(adjective, severe, harsh, cross)
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hostile(mean, nasty, bitter, argumentative)
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mocking(adjective, mean, ironic, sarcastic)
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reproachful(severe, harsh, critical, demanding)
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satirical(mean, severe, nasty, harsh)
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snarling(adjective, mean, nasty, irritable)
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acerb(mean, nasty, bitter, caustic)
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arrogant(mean, ironic, sarcastic, mocking)
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austere(mean, nasty, bitter, caustic)
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backhanded(mean, nasty, bitter, caustic)
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