95 entries under unpleasant topic. ×

38
biting(adjective, mean, attack, strong, hard)
34
sharp(adjective, mean, feeling, attack, strong)
31
keen(adjective, feeling, strong, cool, severe)
24
bitter(adjective, mean, strong, hard, cool)
24
caustic(adjective, mean, feeling, attack, strong)
22
harsh(adjective, mean, strong, hard, severe)
22
sarcastic(adjective, mean, strong, hard, evil)
21
acid(noun, adjective, mean, attack, strong)
20
stinging(adjective, attack, strong, hard, cool)
18
trenchant(adjective, mean, feeling, attack, strong)
16
pungent(adjective, feeling, attack, strong, respect)
15
acerbic(adjective, mean, attack, respect, severe)
11
acrid(adjective, attack, strong, respect, severe)
10
tart(adjective, strong, severe, sharp, intense)
9
astringent(adjective, attack, respect, severe, sharp)
8
barbed(adjective, strong, sharp, nasty)
8
critical(adjective, mean, severe, keen, sharp)
8
cruel(adjective, hard, pain, painful)
7
nasty(adjective, mean, harsh, cruel)
6
piquant(adjective, feeling, strong, hard, severe)
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