32
rude(adjective, hard, smooth, rough, nasty)
22
cross(adjective, mean, low, difficult, sad)
22
surly(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
21
cantankerous(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
20
peevish(adjective, difficult, cross, rude, unpleasant)
19
crusty(adjective, mean, hard, tough, harsh)
18
uncouth(adjective, hard, smooth, tough, rough)
18
coarse(adjective, hard, smooth, tough, rough)
18
gruff(adjective, rough, low, sad, rude)
18
sullen(adjective, upset, tough, harsh, feelings)
17
ill-tempered(adjective, hard, tough, rough, nasty)
16
bad-tempered(adjective, mean, hard, rough, nasty)
16
brusque(adjective, hard, tough, low, difficult)
16
cranky(adjective, mean, feelings, gloomy, depressed)
16
grouchy(adjective, low, difficult, sad, cross)
16
irritable(adjective, low, difficult, sad, cross)
15
boorish(adjective, hard, smooth, tough, rough)
15
crabbed(adjective, mean, low, sad, cross)
15
loutish(adjective, hard, tough, rough, harsh)
15
sour(adjective, hard, rough, nasty, low)
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