28
distrustful(adjective, person, feelings, uncertain, negative)
23
sarcastic(adjective, person, mean, evil, sharp)
19
sardonic(adjective, person, mean, respect, evil)
19
skeptical(adjective, person, attitude, uncertain, negative)
19
negative(noun, adjective, person, bad, feelings)
17
suspicious(adjective, person, set, feelings, uncertain)
15
ironic(adjective, person, respect, attitude, negative)
14
doubtful(adjective, person, uncertain, negative, hesitant)
11
misanthropic(adjective, person, tough, attitude, harsh)
11
critical(adjective, severe, keen, sharp, harsh)
11
hostile(adjective, upset, set, mean, evil)
11
scornful(adjective, person, mean, sharp, attitude)
10
pessimistic(noun, adjective, upset, person, bad)
9
contemptuous(adjective, person, mean, hard, evil)
9
unfriendly(adjective, set, shy, fixed, disagreeable)
9
unsociable(adjective, upset, tough, harsh, gloomy)
8
derisive(adjective, person, mean, keen, sharp)
8
disbelieving(adjective, person, uncertain, hesitant, suspicious)
8
satirical(adjective, mean, evil, sharp, nasty)
8
sour(adjective, tough, sharp, harsh, gloomy)
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