72 entries under tough topic. ×

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cantankerous(adjective, mean, hard, severe)
22
grouchy(adjective, difficult, harsh, cross)
19
crusty(adjective, difficult, harsh, feelings)
19
surly(adjective, mean, hard, hurt)
18
ill-tempered(adjective, harsh, cross, unpleasant)
15
snappish(adjective, mean, hurt, difficult)
12
churlish(adjective, mean, hard, severe)
10
splenetic(adjective, mean, harsh, cross)
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fretful(adjective, mean, harsh, cross)
8
sour(adjective, difficult, harsh, feelings)
7
perverse(adjective, difficult, harsh, irritable)
6
dour(adjective, difficult, harsh, feelings)
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glum(adjective, harsh, feelings, awkward)
6
ill-humored(adjective, difficult, harsh, cross)
5
captious(adjective, mean, difficult, harsh)
5
gloomy(adjective, harsh, cross, feelings)
5
morose(adjective, mean, difficult, harsh)
5
snappy(adjective, mean, hurt, harsh)
3
acrimonious(adjective, mean, harsh, cross)
3
awkward(adjective, difficult, harsh, irritable)
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