66 entries under tough topic. ×

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snappish(adjective, difficult, harsh, feelings)
21
churlish(adjective, mean, hard, harsh)
21
grouchy(adjective, difficult, harsh, feelings)
21
surly(adjective, harsh, feelings, irritable)
18
crotchety(adjective, difficult, harsh, feelings)
15
sour(adjective, difficult, harsh, feelings)
15
splenetic(adjective, mean, harsh, cross)
14
curt(adjective, hard, hurt, open, direct)
13
brusque(adjective, hard, open, direct)
11
bearish(adjective, hard, open, direct)
11
dour(adjective, difficult, harsh, feelings)
11
ill-humored(adjective, difficult, harsh, feelings)
10
blunt(adjective, hard, open, direct)
10
short(adjective, hard, hurt, open, direct)
9
harsh(adjective, rough, irritable, sullen)
8
acrimonious(adjective, mean, harsh, cross)
8
gloomy(adjective, harsh, feelings, awkward)
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bluff(adjective, hard, direct, rough)
7
captious(adjective, difficult, harsh, irritable)
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brief(adjective, hard, open, direct)
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