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whiny(difficult, discontented, complaining, nit-picking)
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belittling(adjective, severe, harsh, offensive)
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biting(adjective, severe, harsh, unfriendly, bitter)
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calumniatory(adjective, severe, harsh, demanding)
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caviling(adjective, severe, harsh, cross)
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complaining(adjective, severe, difficult, dissatisfied)
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demanding(adjective, severe, harsh, cross)
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judgmental(adjective, severe, harsh, unfavorable)
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accusatory
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chiding
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disapproving(adjective, severe, sharp, harsh)
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finicky(adjective, severe, harsh, cross)
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fussy(adjective, severe, difficult, harsh)
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minimizing(offensive, unfavorable, disparaging, pejorative)
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pejorative(offensive, unfavorable, disparaging, scornful)
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scathing(adjective, rude, dissatisfied, disparaging)
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scornful(adjective, offensive, unfavorable, disparaging)
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bearish(difficult, discontented, complaining)
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bemoaning(difficult, discontented, complaining, bearish)
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cantankerous(adjective, severe, difficult, cross)
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