3
cross(noun, adjective, sullen, grumpy, bad-tempered)
3
dejected(noun, adjective, upset, sad, unhappy)
3
depressed(noun, adjective, upset, sad, unhappy)
3
despondent(noun, adjective, upset, sad, unhappy)
3
difficult(tough, harsh, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered)
3
disapproving(adjective, opinion, description, judgement, judgmental)
3
disparaging(adjective, mean, severe, keen, sharp)
3
fatalistic(adjective, feelings, negative, doubtful, emotions)
3
glum(noun, adjective, tough, harsh, gloomy)
3
hypocritical(adjective, opinion, description, judgement, judgmental)
3
irascible(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty, bitter)
3
ironical(adjective, mean, respect, evil, sharp)
3
keen(adjective, sharp, dry, bitter, critical)
3
mean(adjective, sharp, nasty, harsh, bitter)
3
mordant(adjective, mean, keen, sharp, harsh)
3
nagging
3
niggling
3
scoffing(adjective, person, mean, keen, sharp)
3
severe(adjective, mean, evil, sharp, nasty)
3
sneering(adjective, person, mean, keen, sharp)
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