62 entries under negative topic. ×
| fussy(adjective, hard, tough, sharp, fine) | |
| harsh(adjective, mean, severe, unpleasant, cruel) | |
| derogatory(adjective, severe, harsh, offensive) | |
| caustic(adjective, severe, keen, sharp, harsh) | |
| querulous(adjective, upset, mean, hard, tough) | |
| fretful(adjective, upset, difficult, cross, unhappy) | |
| destructive(adjective, heavy, hostile, acute) | |
| disapproving(adjective, severe, harsh, unpleasant, cruel) | |
| troublesome(hard, tough, difficult, disapproving) | |
| unfavorable(adjective, offensive, hostile, unsympathetic) | |
| adverse(disapproving, uncomplimentary, unhelpful) | |
| crying(adjective, difficult, cross, important) | |
| threatening(adjective, bad, heavy, dangerous) | |
| unfriendly(disapproving, uncomplimentary) | |
| complaining(adjective, upset, mean, difficult, cross) | |
| contrary(mean, difficult, nervous, worried) | |
| damaging(adjective, offensive, dangerous, disapproving) | |
| grumbling(adjective, upset, difficult, cross, unhappy) | |
| hostile(disapproving, uncomplimentary, unhelpful) | |
| ill(disapproving, uncomplimentary) |
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