100 entries under nasty topic. ×

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hurtful(adjective, mean, hard, sharp)
10
satirical(adjective, mean, strong, severe, evil)
9
malicious(adjective, mean, cruel, hateful)
8
barbed(adjective, strong, sharp, unpleasant)
8
corrosive(adjective, mean, attack, respect, sharp)
8
crisp(adjective, cool, severe, keen, sharp)
7
cynical(adjective, mean, evil, sharp)
6
wounding(adjective, unpleasant, cruel, hateful)
5
acerb(adjective, mean, evil, sharp)
4
irritating(adjective, offensive, unpleasant, disgusting)
4
rough(adjective, annoying, sarcastic, scathing)
4
scorching(adjective, mean, sharp, bitter)
3
clear-cut(adjective, sharp, harsh, powerful)
3
disagreeable(adjective, unpleasant, disgusting, painful)
3
ingoing(adjective, sharp, harsh, powerful)
3
invidious(adjective, offensive, unpleasant, disgusting)
3
offensive(adjective, mean, evil, sharp)
3
probing(adjective, sharp, smart, intelligent)
3
sneering(mean, keen, sharp, critical)
3
unpleasant(adjective, sharp, harsh, cruel)
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