75 entries under grumpy topic. ×

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blunt(adjective, hard, open, direct, tough)
10
short(adjective, hard, hurt, open, direct)
9
harsh(adjective, tough, rough, irritable, sullen)
8
gloomy(adjective, tough, harsh, feelings, awkward)
7
acid(adjective, irritable, bad-tempered, tetchy)
7
rough(adjective, hard, open, direct, rude)
7
rude(adjective, hard, open, direct, rough)
6
tetchy(adjective, mean, difficult, cross, short)
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discourteous(adjective, hard, direct, tough, rough)
5
snappy(adjective, mean, hurt, direct, tough)
5
snippy(adjective, open, direct, rough, honest)
4
cross-grained(adjective, difficult, irritable, cantankerous)
3
impatient(adjective, short, bad-tempered, faultfinding)
3
nasty(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, rude)
3
obstreperous(adjective, difficult, irritable, cantankerous)
3
sarcastic(adjective, irritable, disdainful, due)
3
uncivil(adjective, hard, direct, tough, rough)
2
contrary(adjective, difficult, irritable, crabby)
2
discontented(testy, complaining)
2
mean(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, cross)
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