5
carping(adjective, mean, severe, sharp, nasty)
5
dark
5
despairing(noun, adjective, sad, unhappy, feelings)
5
disdainful(adjective, hard, unfeeling, unsympathetic, hardened)
5
disenchanted(adjective, person, cool, refined, practical)
5
dubious(adjective, uncertain, hesitant, suspicious, wary)
5
harsh(adjective, mean, tough, severe, sharp)
5
hopeless(noun, adjective, upset, sad, unhappy)
5
melancholy(noun, adjective, upset, miserable, negative)
5
scathing(adjective, opinion, description, judgement, judgmental)
5
selfish(adjective, opinion, description, unsociable, judgement)
5
tart(adjective, tough, sharp, harsh, gloomy)
5
trenchant(adjective, mean, severe, keen, sharp)
5
uncertain(adjective, hesitant, unsure, disbelieving)
5
unsure(adjective, uncertain, hesitant, disbelieving)
4
acrimonious(adjective, mean, tough, evil, sharp)
4
bitter(adjective, set, mean, evil, sharp)
4
crabby(adjective, hostile, irritable, disagreeable, sullen)
4
defeatist(noun, adjective, feelings, emotions)
4
disillusioned(adjective, person, mean, evil, sharp)
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