66 entries under harsh topic. ×

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snappish(adjective, tough, difficult, feelings)
21
churlish(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
21
grouchy(adjective, tough, difficult, feelings)
21
surly(adjective, tough, feelings, irritable)
18
crotchety(adjective, tough, difficult, feelings)
15
sour(adjective, tough, difficult, feelings)
15
splenetic(adjective, mean, tough, cross)
14
curt(adjective, hard, hurt, open, direct)
13
brusque(adjective, hard, open, direct, tough)
11
bearish(adjective, hard, open, direct, tough)
11
dour(adjective, tough, difficult, feelings)
11
ill-humored(adjective, tough, difficult, feelings)
10
blunt(adjective, hard, open, direct, tough)
10
short(adjective, hard, hurt, open, direct)
8
acrimonious(adjective, mean, tough, cross)
8
gloomy(adjective, tough, feelings, awkward)
7
bluff(adjective, hard, direct, tough, rough)
7
captious(adjective, tough, difficult, irritable)
6
brief(adjective, hard, open, direct, tough)
6
glum(adjective, tough, feelings, awkward)
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