104 entries under mean topic. ×

20
captious(adjective, praise, severe, cross)
13
faultfinding(noun, adjective, cut, hit)
12
caviling(noun, adjective, cut, hit)
9
querulous(adjective, hard, difficult, cross)
8
fretful(adjective, difficult, cross, negative)
6
peevish(adjective, severe, cross, nervous)
6
sarcastic(adjective, severe, nasty, cross)
6
trenchant(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
5
complaining(noun, verb, adjective, difficult)
5
cross(adjective, severe, difficult, negative)
5
cynical(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
4
irritable(adjective, severe, cross, critical)
4
whining(noun, verb, adjective, difficult)
3
bad-tempered(adjective, cross, irritable, emotional)
3
grousing(noun, adjective, difficult, cross)
3
grumpy(adjective, irritable, crabby, cranky)
3
ill-natured(adjective, cross, irritable, ugly)
3
petulant(adjective, severe, difficult, cross)
3
sardonic(adjective, sharp, nasty, bitter)
3
severe(adjective, sharp, nasty, harsh)
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