62 entries under negative topic. ×

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fussy(adjective, hard, tough, sharp, fine)
12
harsh(adjective, mean, severe, unpleasant, cruel)
11
derogatory(adjective, severe, harsh, offensive)
8
caustic(adjective, severe, keen, sharp, harsh)
7
querulous(adjective, upset, mean, hard, tough)
6
fretful(adjective, upset, difficult, cross, unhappy)
5
destructive(adjective, heavy, hostile, acute)
5
disapproving(adjective, severe, harsh, unpleasant, cruel)
5
troublesome(hard, tough, difficult, disapproving)
4
unfavorable(adjective, offensive, hostile, unsympathetic)
3
adverse(disapproving, uncomplimentary, unhelpful)
3
crying(adjective, difficult, cross, important)
3
threatening(adjective, bad, heavy, dangerous)
3
unfriendly(disapproving, uncomplimentary)
2
complaining(adjective, upset, mean, difficult, cross)
2
contrary(mean, difficult, nervous, worried)
2
damaging(adjective, offensive, dangerous, disapproving)
2
grumbling(adjective, upset, difficult, cross, unhappy)
2
hostile(disapproving, uncomplimentary, unhelpful)
2
ill(disapproving, uncomplimentary)
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