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cross(adjective, mean, sharp, difficult, harsh)
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cussed(adjective, hostile, antagonistic, aggressive, belligerent)
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determined(adjective, spirited, aggressive, plucky)
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enemy
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factious(contrary, belligerent, argumentative, contentious, quarrelsome)
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fractious(adjective, difficult, hostile, irritable, turbulent)
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grouchy(adjective, nasty, difficult, cold, hostile)
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harsh(adjective, hostile, belligerent, quarrelsome)
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hot-tempered(adjective, nasty, difficult, determined, hostile)
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inimical(adjective, nasty, cold, hostile, aloof)
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nasty(adjective, cold, hostile, aloof, hateful)
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obstreperous(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
2
peevish(adjective, difficult, irritable, turbulent, belligerent)
2
pushy(adjective, aggressive)
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rude(adjective, smart, hostile, belligerent, impudent)
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soldier
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soldierly
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sullen(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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surly(adjective, nasty, cold, hostile, aloof)
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unpacific
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