| tetchy(adjective, mean, cross, irritable, ugly) |
| Bronx cheer(noun, expression, cut, hit, censure) |
| acerbic(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty, bitter) |
| acid(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty, bitter) |
| adverse criticism |
| annoyed(adjective, cross, emotional, vulnerable, touchy) |
| bad notices |
| bearish(adjective, difficult, cross, negative, emotional) |
| beefing |
| bellyaching(noun, adjective, critical, dissatisfied, complaining) |
| bemoaning(difficult, critical, discontented, complaining, bearish) |
| bilious |
| bitter(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty, caustic) |
| blameful |
| blast(noun, cut, hit, censure, reproach) |
| brickbats(noun, cut, hit, censure, blast) |
| brooding(adjective, cross, emotional, vulnerable, touchy) |
| call down(noun, expression, cut, hit, censure) |
| carp |
| caustic(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty, bitter) |